Agallia deleta

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Infraorder: Cicadomorpha
Superfamily: Membracoidea
Family: Cicadellidae
Subfamily: Megophthalminae
Tribe: Agalliini
Genus: Agallia
Species: deleta

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agallia deleta: /əˈɡæliə dəˈliːtə/

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Summary

Agallia deleta is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, characterized by its specific size and male and female genital morphology.

Physical Characteristics

2.5-3 mm in size; female last ventral segment with posterior margin slightly concave with a very minute tooth at middle; male valve rather long and broad, with plates as broad as valve at base, gradually tapering to rather blunt apices.

Identification Tips

Look for the characteristic shapes of the male and female genital structures; size is a key indicator as well.

Habitat

Typically found in areas with foliage, as they are leafhoppers that feed on plant sap.

Diet

Feeds on plant sap, typical of leafhoppers.

Reproduction

Courtship displays during mating involve alternating ticking sounds made by males and females.

Ecosystem Role

Inhabits vegetation and may have roles as both herbivores and prey within its ecosystem.