A report on the occurrence of the cicada Callogaeana festiva (Fabricius, 1803) (Insecta: Cicadidae) from Mizoram, India

Authors

  • Khawlhring Marova Developmental Biology and Herpetology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.
  • Fanai Malsawmdawngliana Developmental Biology and Herpetology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3061-8325
  • Lal Muansanga Developmental Biology and Herpetology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.
  • Hmar Tlawmte Lalremsanga Developmental Biology and Herpetology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3080-8647

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7550.14.6.21321-21323

Keywords:

Butterfly cicada, new state report, Callogaeana festiva, Mizoram

Abstract

We present a new state record of Callogaeana festiva from Mizoram state, India, based on an individual collected from Hualtu, Serchhip District. This record represents the range extension of the species as well as the easternmost distribution record within the Indian subcontinent.

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26-06-2022 — Updated on 26-06-2022

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Vol. 14 No. 6 (2022)

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