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Megatibicen grossus (Fabricius, 1775)

Descendants and synonyms

Nomenclature (34)

  • Tettigonia grossa Fabricius, 1775a: 678.

    Syntype; adult; BMNH(E)#668748; deposited at: Natural History Museum, London (NHMUK); in Brasilia

  • Cicada grossa (Fabricius, 1775) in Goeze, 1778a: 148.
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  • Cicada auletes Germar, 1834 (subjective synonym of Tettigonia grossa Fabricius, 1775) in Sanborn, 2023: 340.
  • Megatibicen grossa (Fabricius, 1775) in Sanborn, 2023: 340.

Nomenclature references (25)

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  • Distant, W.L. (1906j) A synonymic catalogue of Homoptera. Part 1. Cicadidae. Printed by order of the Trustees. London., 1906, 1–207.
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  • Fabricius, J.C. (1775a) Ryngota. In Systema entomologiae: sistens insectorum classes, ordines, genera, species, adiectis synonymis, locis, descriptionibus, observationibus. Kortius, Flensburgi et Lipsiae. pp. 673–689. [32 + 832 pp.] https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.36510
  • Germar, E.F. (1834a) Observations sur plusieurs espèces du genre Cicada, Latr. In Revue entomologique. Gustave Silbermann. Strassburg et Paris. Vol. 2, pp. 49–82, pls. 19–26.
  • Goeze, J.A.E. (1778a) Hemiptera. In Entomologische beyträge zu des ritter Linné Zwolften ausgabe des natursystems. Bey Weidmanns Erben und Reich, Leipzig. Vol. 2, pp. 117–164. [lxxii + 352 pp.] https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.45974
  • Hill, K.B.R., Marshall, D.C., Moulds, M.S. & Simon, C. (2015a) Molecular phylogenetics, diversification, and systematics of Tibicen Latreille 1825 and allied cicadas of the tribe Cryptotympanini, with three new genera and emphasis on species from the USA and Canada (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Cicadidae). Zootaxa, 3985(2), 219–251.
  • Lee, Y.J. (2016c) Description of three new genera, Paratibicen, Gigatibicen, and Ameritibicen, of Cryptotympanini (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) and a key to their species. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity, 9, 448–454.
  • Metcalf, Z.P. (1963e) General catalogue of the Homoptera. Fascicle VIII. Cicadoidea. Part 1. Cicadidae. Section I. Tibiceninae. Baltimore, Md.: Waverly press, vii + 585 p.
  • Sanborn, A.F. & Heath, M.S. (2016a) Megatibicen n. gen., a new North American cicada genus (Hemiptera: Cicadidae: Cicadinae: Cryptotympanini). Zootaxa, 4168(3), 577–582.
  • Sanborn, A.F. & Villet, M.H. (2014a) Catalogue of the Cicadoidea (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha). USA: Elsevier Science Publishing, 1001 pp.
  • Sanborn, A.F. (2023) Resolving taxonomic issues of cicadas (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) including new combinations, new synonymies, and revised status, with updates on the diversity of the Brazilian cicada fauna and new records for four South American countries. Zootaxa, 5318(3), 339–362. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5318.3.2
  • Sanborn, A.F., Phillips, P.K. & Gillis, P. (2008a) The cicadas of Florida (Hemiptera: Cicadoidea: Cicadidae). Zootaxa, 1916, 1–43.
  • Say, T. (1825a) Descriptions of new Hemipterous insects collected in the expedition to the Rocky Mountains, performed by order of Mr. Calhoun, Secretary of War, under command of Major Long. Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 4, 307–345. [Page 297-328 published March 28, 1825; page 329-360 published April, 1825]
  • Smith, J.B. (1890) Sub-order Homoptera in Catalogue of insects found in New Jersey. In Geological Survey of New Jersey. Final report of the State Geologist. Vol. 2, Issue 2, pp. 436–447. [486 pp.]
  • Stål, C. (1862) Bidrag till Rio Janeiro-traktens Hemipter-Fauna II. Kongliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademiens Handlingar, 3(6), 1–75. [in Latin; 12.01.1858]
  • Stål, C. (1862) Genera nonnulla nova Cicadinorum. Annales de la Société Entomologique de France, (4 série), 1(4), 613–622. [1861]
  • Stål, C. (1862b) Synonymiska och systematiska anteckningar öfver Hemiptera. Öfversigt af Kongliga Vetenskaps-Akademiens Förhandlingar, 19, 479–504.
  • Stål, C. (1870c) Hemiptera insularum Philippinarum. Bidrag till Philippinska öarnes Hemipter-fauna. Öfversigt af Kongliga Vetenskaps-Akademiens Förhandlingar, 27, 607–776 + pls. 7–9. https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.61898
  • Sueur, J. (2001a) Audiospectrographical analysis of cicada sound production: a catalogue (Hemiptera, Cicadidae). Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift, 48, 33–51.
  • Uhler, P.R. (1892a) Preliminary survey of the Cicadidae of the United States, Antilles and Mexico. Transactions of the Maryland Academy of Sciences, 1, 147–175.
  • Uhler, P.R. (1905a) Recognition of two North American species of Cicada Latr. Entomological News, 16, 74–77.
  • Van Duzee, E.P. (1917b) Catalogue of the Hemiptera of America north of Mexico excepting the Aphididae, Coccidae and Aleurodidae. Technical Bulletin. University of California, College of Agriculture, Agricultural Experiment Station. Entomology. Berkeley, 2, 1–902.
  • Walker, F. (1850a) List of the specimens of homopterous insects in the collection of the British Museum. London: Edward Newman, Vol. 1, 1–260. pl. 1–2.
  • Woodworth, C.W. (1888a) Synopsis of North American Cicadidae. Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, 5, 67–68.
  • Zimsen, E. (1964) Hemiptera. In The type materials of I.C. Fabricius. Munksgaard, Copenhagen. pp. 281–354. [656 pp.]
Gender, form, and etymology
Etymology:

Latin: large

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Summary of taxonomic names by rank, showing valid extant names, fossil names, invalid names, and total counts.
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