Taphura nitida (Degeer, 1773)
Cicada nitida Degeer 1773: 220 (Surinam).
Distribution. The species has been reported from Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Peru, and Suriname (Sanborn 2017, 2019 a, 2020a, d).
Material examined. “ FRENCH GUIANA / Trou-Poissons, Commune Sinnamary / 4-I-2015 / Automatic Light Trap, Blue light / Soc. Ent. Antilles-Guyane leg.” one male and one female (AFSC).