Delphacidae
- Pronunciation
- /del-FAH-si-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Delphacid
- Plural
- Delphacids
Definition
A family of planthoppers (Hemiptera) characterized by a hind tibia with a triangular cross-section and an articulated spur at its distal end.
Etymology
From Greek 'delphax', meaning 'a kind of grasshopper'.
Example
Delphacids are important agricultural pests due to their feeding on rice, wheat, corn, and sugarcane.
Related Terms
- Planthoppers
- Auchenorrhyncha
- Rice
- Wheat
- Corn
- Sugarcane
- Viral diseases
Usage Notes
Delphacids are considered the most economically important family within Fulgoroidea due to their impact on agricultural crops.