Anhydriini

Anhydriini is a taxonomic name that has appeared in entomological literature as a proposed tribe. The exact circumscription and rank of Anhydriini have varied among sources, and there is no single, widely accepted definition in contemporary classifications. In some classifications it has been treated as a tribe within the leafhopper family Cicadellidae, while other authorities have placed it as incertae sedis within Hemiptera or considered it a synonym of another tribe. Because of these differing treatments, there is no universally agreed diagnostic concept for the group.

The historical use of the name has been inconsistent, and modern checklists rarely agree on which genera, if any, should be included in Anhydriini. As a result, information about the tribe’s composition, diagnostic characters, and internal relationships remains unclear or inaccessible in a unified form. Molecular and morphological data have not produced a clear, universally accepted resolution of its placement, contributing to ongoing uncertainty.

Ecology, diversity, and geographic distribution are likewise poorly documented for Anhydriini as a discrete unit, largely because its status as a distinct tribe is unsettled in current taxonomy. When referenced, discussions tend to focus on broader groups within Hemiptera rather than on a clearly defined Anhydriini sensu stricto.

Notes on nomenclature: the name likely derives from Greek or Latin elements related to dryness, but etymology varies by source. For authoritative placement, readers should consult up-to-date taxonomic catalogs and phylogenetic studies. See also: lists of tribes within Hemiptera and Cicadellidae.