Achilid Planthoppers

Achilidae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Achilidae: /əˈkɪlɪdiː/

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Images

Achild Planthopper (29529844191) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Synecdoche impunctata (46343497025) by Christina Butler from Georgia, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Synecdoche impunctata P1320874a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Achilid Planthopper - Opsiplanon luella, Dagny Johnson State Park, Key Largo, Florida by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Opsiplanon luella P1300358a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Opsiplanon luella P1300344a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Summary

Achilidae is a family of planthoppers, sometimes referred to as 'achilids', classified under the order Hemiptera. This family contains at least 520 described species, with a higher classification at the subfamilial level being arbitrary and in need of revision. The family includes several subfamilies and genera, indicating its diverse representation in the ecosystem.

Distribution

At least 55 species in 8 genera in our area; over 500 species in approximately 160 genera worldwide.

Tags

  • Hemiptera
  • planthoppers
  • Achilidae
  • insects