Abstract
The last instar nymph of Talipes appendiculatus (Fonseca) is described and illustrated, and biological data are given on the immatures and adults. The 5th instar nymph has the body covered with tuberculate chalazae; head and thorax without scoli; abdomen with terga III-VIII with single dorsal scoli, all different in size, III and VIII small, V the largest about 2x longer than wide. Descriptions of the adults (male and female) are also provided, with the addition of some new characters. The species (adults, immatures of various stages) has been collected on branches of Cassia fistula L. (Leguminosae: Caesalpinioidea), and is frequently attended by bees and wasps.
Highlights
The last instar nymph of Talipes appendiculatus (Fonseca) is described and illustrated, and biological data are given on the immatures and adults
Since the species differs from other Membracini in some characteristics, the author transferred Talipes to a new tribe, Talipedini
Talipes remained with two species, Talipes appendiculatus (Fonseca) and T. fenestratus (Strümpel)
Summary
The last instar nymph of Talipes appendiculatus (Fonseca) is described and illustrated, and biological data are given on the immatures and adults. Talipes was described by Deitz (1975) based on Tylopelta appendiculata Fonseca, 1936, a species originally included in Membracini. Two additional species were included in the tribe Talipedini Deitz (joining Trinarea appendiculata (Fonseca)): T. carinata (Funkhouser), and T. fenestrata (Strümpel, 1974).
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