Aligia

Ball, 1907

Species Guides

Aligia acutata
Aligia californica
Aligia colei
Aligia curtipennis(Short-winged Aligia Leafhopper)
Aligia dellana
Aligia jucunda
Aligia magna
Aligia meridiana
Aligia modesta

Aligia is a of leafhoppers in the Cicadellidae, Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by Ball in 1907. in this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant sap using . The genus belongs to a diverse group of leafhoppers commonly found in North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aligia: /əˈlɪdʒiə/

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Distribution

Primarily North America; specific range varies by within the .

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Taxonomic Notes

Aligia is classified within the tribe Platymetopiini, a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers characterized by particular genitalic and wing venation features. The was erected by Elmer Darwin Ball in 1907. As with many leafhopper genera, -level requires examination of male genitalia for accurate identification.