Aphrophoridae
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Aphrophora gelida
Boreal Spittlebug
Aphrophora gelida, commonly known as the boreal spittlebug, is a species of spittlebug in the family Aphrophoridae. It is native to North America and has been recorded across a broad geographic range including Alabama, Alberta, British Columbia, California, and Connecticut. The species belongs to a genus associated with coniferous habitats.
Aphrophora maculosa
Conifer spittlebug
Aphrophora maculosa is a species of spittlebug in the family Aphrophoridae, described by Doering in 1941. It belongs to a genus commonly known as conifer spittlebugs, many of which feed on coniferous trees. The species is found in western North America, ranging from British Columbia and Alberta in Canada south through Washington, Oregon, and California in the United States. Like other Aphrophora species, it is attracted to lights at night.
Aphrophora regina
Aphrophora regina is a species of spittlebug in the family Aphrophoridae, described by Hamilton in 1982. The species is currently recognized as valid, though it has been treated as Peuceptyelus regina in some taxonomic arrangements. Spittlebugs in this genus are commonly known as conifer spittlebugs and are associated with coniferous host plants. The species occurs in western North America, with records from British Columbia.
Lepyronia angulifera
angular spittlebug
Lepyronia angulifera, commonly known as the angular spittlebug, is a spittlebug species in the family Aphrophoridae. It is distributed across the Caribbean and North America, with records from the eastern and southeastern United States including Florida, Georgia, and the Mid-Atlantic region. The species inhabits fen habitats and has documented associations with specific host plants. Two subspecies are recognized: L. a. angulifera and L. a. robusta.
Lepyronia coleoptrata
European spittlebug
Lepyronia coleoptrata is a spittlebug species in the family Aphrophoridae, native to Europe and Asia and introduced to northeast North America. Adults measure 5.1–7.8 mm and are pale brown with dark wing membranes. The species has one generation per year, with eggs hibernating under bark and larvae emerging in late April to early May. Nymphs produce characteristic foam masses while feeding on plant sap, primarily on lavender and other crops.
Neophilaenus lineatus
lined spittlebug
Neophilaenus lineatus, commonly known as the lined spittlebug, is a species of spittlebug in the family Aphrophoridae. It has a broad distribution spanning Europe, northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. Studies indicate a two-year life cycle with subterranean root-feeding nymphs, unlike the annual cycle of some related species. The species shows sensitivity to temperature gradients, with developmental timing varying by altitude.
Paraphilaenus
Paraphilaenus is a genus of spittlebugs in the family Aphrophoridae, established by Vilbaste in 1962. The genus is currently monotypic, containing only Paraphilaenus notatus. Species in this genus are found in Central Asia. As a member of the tribe Philaenini, it shares affinities with the genus Philaenus, though it is distinguished by specific morphological and geographic characteristics.
Philaenarcys
prairie spittlebug
Philaenarcys is a genus of spittlebugs (family Aphrophoridae) established by Hamilton in 1979. The genus contains at least three described species, including the prairie spittlebug (P. bilineata). These insects are part of the froghopper group, known for their nymphs' production of protective spittle masses. The genus is placed in the tribe Philaenini within the subfamily Aphrophorinae.
Philaenarcys bilineata
Prairie Spittlebug
Philaenarcys bilineata, commonly known as the prairie spittlebug, is a species of spittlebug in the family Aphrophoridae. It is found in North America, with documented occurrences in Alberta, British Columbia, Missouri, New Brunswick, and the Northwest Territories. The species inhabits prairies and boreal forests, and is part of the true bug order Hemiptera. As a spittlebug, it produces the characteristic frothy 'spittle' as a nymph, which serves as protection and moisture retention.
Philaenarcys killa
Sand Plain Spittlebug
Philaenarcys killa, known as the Sand Plain Spittlebug, is a species of spittlebug in the family Aphrophoridae. It was described by Hamilton in 1979. The species belongs to the tribe Philaenini and is one of the documented members of the genus Philaenarcys. Records indicate presence in the north-central United States and adjacent Canada.
Philaenarcys spartina
Salt Marsh Spittlebug
Philaenarcys spartina is a spittlebug species in the family Aphrophoridae, first described by Hamilton in 1979. It is associated with salt marsh habitats, specifically with Spartina grasses, as indicated by its specific epithet. The species has been recorded in eastern Canada including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Québec. As a member of the spittlebug family, it likely produces characteristic frothy spittle masses as nymphs, though specific life history details remain poorly documented.
Philaenini
Philaenini is a tribe of froghoppers (family Aphrophoridae) established by Metcalf in 1955. Members are classified within the subfamily Aphrophorinae of the spittlebug superfamily Cercopoidea. The tribe contains multiple genera of xylem-feeding insects known for nymphs that produce protective foam masses. These insects are part of the diverse Hemiptera fauna associated with woody and herbaceous plants.
Philaronia
spittlebugs
Philaronia is a genus of spittlebugs in the family Aphrophoridae, established by Ball in 1899. The genus contains five described species distributed in North America. Members of this genus are part of the froghopper group, known for the nymphal stage's production of protective spittle masses.
Philaronia abjecta
Philaronia abjecta is a spittlebug species in the family Aphrophoridae, first described by Uhler in 1876. It is distributed across parts of North America and has been recorded as far north as Alaska and Alberta. The species belongs to a genus of relatively small, inconspicuous spittlebugs.
Philaronia canadensis
Philaronia canadensis is a species of spittlebug (family Aphrophoridae) native to North America. The species was described by Walley in 1929. It is one of approximately 11 species in the genus Philaronia, which is part of the tribe Philaenini within the spittlebug family. The species is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia, California, and Idaho.