I think it belongs to Iassinae subfamily, but not sure about genus (Iassus or Batracomorphus). It was collected on Madeira island feeding on Rosmarinus and Mentha. Sorry no males on the sample.
Images on the link below:
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Sorry I have no quick answer about this beautiful Leaf hopper. May I suggest that you send the Question to the British Museum of Natural History.
it is very difficult because of it is female, but what I think it is neither Batracomorphus nor Iassus. It is genus Iassomorphus and could be 80% I. ?drakensteini, without genitalia I am not sure.
Look at: Linnavuori, R., & Quartau, J. A. (1975). Revision of the Ethiopian Cicadellidae (Hemiptera-Homoptera): Iassinae and Acroponinae. Etudes du Continent Africain.
That is interesting, a new possibility. Thanks I'll try to check it out!
You are right Saad, the description of genus Iassomorphus in Theron (1972) fits perfectly. Let´s see if some males show up in the near future. Thanks again!
You are welcome!.....Now check the species I. ?drakensteini in Linnavuori, R., & Quartau, J. A. (1975)......if you do not have it let me know-:)
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