Becquartina electa

Becquartina electa belongs to Cicadidae in Hemiptera. The 2024 comparative treatment discusses B. electa, B. decorata and B. bifasciata separately. [2]

The 2025 classification places Becquartinina within Leptopsaltriini. [3]

The 2024 comparison describes a black body with brilliant yellow pronotal margins and scutellar ridges. A broad, straight yellow band crosses the dark forewing; yellow also occupies the basal half of the hindwing. [2]

The molecular study sampled material from Bach Ma National Park, Vietnam, and China. The Thai checklist also records the species from Thailand. [4][5]

Jacobi’s 1902 name is retained in the current combination Becquartina electa. ITIS places decorata and bifasciata in its synonymy, while the 2024 comparison treats them as separate species. [1][2]

The straight transverse forewing band, yellow pronotal margin and yellow basal hindwing region are the principal colour features in the published comparison. [2]

“Chaos” and “The Universe” use symbolic arrangements around the dark-and-yellow specimen.

Keep the enclosure closed and display it in indirect light, away from heat and damp conditions. Handle the frame by its edges and clean only its exterior according to the maker’s instructions.

Which colours characterize the published adult comparison? A predominantly black body contrasts with brilliant yellow pronotal margins, scutellar ridges and wing markings. [2]

Where has material been recorded? The cited studies include Vietnam, China and Thailand. [4][5]

The 2024 comparative description supplies adult pattern characters. ITIS records a different synonym treatment; the molecular study, Thai checklist and 2025 revision address sampled material, occurrence and higher classification. [2][1][4][5][3]