Nioniinae
Oman, 1943
Genus Guides
1Nioniinae is a of leafhoppers ( Cicadellidae) established by Oman in 1943. It represents a relatively small and poorly studied group within the Membracoidea superfamily. Members are classified within the Clypeata clade of Cicadomorpha. The subfamily has been documented from limited observations, with iNaturalist recording only 19 observations as of source date.
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How to pronounce Nioniinae: /niˈoʊni.aɪni/
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Taxonomic placement
Nioniinae is placed within the Clypeata clade of Cicadomorpha, a grouping characterized by modified structures including an enlarged . This -level classification distinguishes it from other leafhopper subfamilies such as Deltocephalinae and Cicadellinae.
Data limitations
The is extremely poorly represented in public databases and scientific literature. The low observation count (19 records in iNaturalist) suggests either genuine rarity, restricted geographic range, or undercollection due to small size or cryptic habits.