Xyphon

Hamilton, 1985

sharpshooters, leafhoppers

Species Guides

Xyphon flaviceps(Yellow-headed Leafhopper)
Xyphon fulgidum
Xyphon gillettei
Xyphon nudum
Xyphon reticulatum(Bermudagrass Leafhopper)
Xyphon triguttatum

Xyphon is a of sharpshooters in the Cicadellidae, established by Hamilton in 1985. The genus contains at least seven described distributed in North America. Two species have established : Xyphon flaviceps (yellow-headed leafhopper) and Xyphon reticulatum (bermudagrass leafhopper). Members of this genus are part of the tribe Cicadellini within the Cicadellinae.

Xyphon by (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Xyphon flaviceps by (c) Raven Dandridge, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Raven Dandridge. Used under a CC-BY license.

Xyphon flaviceps by no rights reserved, uploaded by Ken Kneidel. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Xyphon: //ˈzaɪfɒn//

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Distribution

North America; individual have been recorded from the United States and Bermuda

Human Relevance

Xyphon reticulatum, known as the bermudagrass leafhopper, is associated with its namesake plant and has potential relevance to turfgrass management. The has been documented in agricultural and natural settings with over 1,800 observations on iNaturalist.

Similar Taxa

CuernaBoth are of sharpshooters in tribe Cicadellini with similar body plans; Cuerna often have more pronounced facial markings
OncometopiaAnother Cicadellini with large, robust sharpshooters; Oncometopia typically show bolder color patterns and different proportions