Dziwneono Explained

Dziwneono (subfamily:Typhlocybinae) is a genus of Australian leafhoppers, with more than ten undescribed species. It's been described in 1972 by Polish entomologist Irena Dworakowska.

The genus name is a biological nomenclature curiosity. "Dziwne ono" is Polish for "it is strange".[1]

Distribution

Species of Dziwneono have been found in the Northern Territory and Western Australia states of Australia.

Species

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Etymology: Interesting Translations. Curiosities of Biological Nomenclature (Mark Isaak).
  2. Web site: Dziwneono etcetera Dworakowska (Photos). 16 April 2005. New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, Agriculture . https://web.archive.org/web/20091002143327/http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/Hort/ascu/leafhop/cicaspp/detceter.htm. 2 October 2009. dead.
  3. Web site: Dziwneono weewaa Dworakowska (Photo). 16 April 2005. New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, Agriculture . https://web.archive.org/web/20091002222833/http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/Hort/ascu/leafhop/cicaspp/dweewaa.htm. 2 October 2009. dead.