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Acanalonia parva
Acanalonia parva is a species of planthopper in the family Acanaloniidae, first described by Doering in 1932. It is a relatively small member of the genus Acanalonia, which is characterized by their distinctive flattened, often leaf-like appearance. The species is known from the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from New Mexico and Texas. Like other acanaloniids, it likely feeds on plant sap using its piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Aceratagallia curvata
Aceratagallia curvata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Ceratagallia curvata by Oman in 1933. The species has since been reclassified into the genus Aceratagallia. It is known from the western United States, with records from California, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah.
Achorotile acuta
Achorotile acuta is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Scudder in 1963. It belongs to the subgenus Criochora within the genus Achorotile. The species has been recorded from western Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Québec) and the western United States (Utah). As a delphacid planthopper, it likely inhabits grassland and prairie ecosystems, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Achorotile angulata
Achorotile angulata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1954. The genus Achorotile belongs to the subfamily Delphacinae, a group of small, typically grass-feeding planthoppers. Records indicate this species occurs in Colorado, North America. Delphacid planthoppers are characterized by their distinctive facial carinae and reduced wing venation compared to other fulgoroid families.
Achorotile distincta
Achorotile distincta is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Scudder in 1963. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate delphacid planthoppers characterized by reduced wing venation and distinctive genitalia structures. The species is known from western and northern regions of North America, with records from Canada extending into Alaska. Like other delphacids, it likely inhabits moist grassland and marsh habitats where host grasses occur.
Acinopterus acuminatus
Acinopterus acuminatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. It belongs to the tribe Acinopterini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is recorded from multiple U.S. states including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, and Colorado. As a member of the leafhopper family, it is a small, plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Acinopterus pulchellus
Acinopterus pulchellus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Lawson in 1927. The genus Acinopterus belongs to the tribe Acinopterini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. As a member of the Cicadellidae, it is presumed to feed on plant sap via piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations have not been documented in the provided sources.
Aconophora compressa
lantana bug, lantana treehopper, lantana stemsucking treehopper, lantana sap-sucking bug
Aconophora compressa is a treehopper (family Membracidae) native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. It was introduced to Australia in 1995 as a biological control agent for the invasive weed Lantana camara. The species is brown, up to 8 mm long, with a thorn-shaped body and produces copious honeydew. It has been documented to attack non-target plants, particularly fiddlewood (Citharexylum spinosum) in Australia, leading to its discontinuation as a biocontrol agent after 2001. It was also rejected for use in South Africa due to unacceptable risks to indigenous Lippia species.
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Aconophorini is a tribe of treehoppers within the subfamily Membracinae, family Membracidae, order Hemiptera. The tribe was established by Goding in 1892 and contains genera distributed in the Americas, including Mexico and Argentina. Members of this tribe possess the characteristic enlarged pronotum typical of Membracidae, though specific morphological features distinguishing Aconophorini from related tribes such as Hoplophorionini and Membracini are not detailed in available sources. The genus Aconophora is included in this tribe, with at least one species (Aconophora sp.) documented from Mexico.
Acutalis
Acutalis is a genus of treehoppers in the family Membracidae, subfamily Smiliinae, first described by Léon Fairmaire in 1846. The genus contains four species distributed across eastern North America and parts of Central and South America. Like other treehoppers, species in this genus possess an enlarged pronotum that extends over the body. Acutalis tartarea has been photographed in the field on goldenrod (Solidago sp.) in Missouri.
Aeneolamia contigua
Aeneolamia contigua is a spittlebug species in the family Ischnorhinidae (formerly placed in Cercopidae). The genus Aeneolamia contains economically significant pests of pasture grasses and sugarcane in the Neotropics. This species is part of a group known for dense aggregations and damage to graminoid hosts through sap-feeding. Adults are robust with the characteristic compact body form of the tribe Tomaspidini.
Aetalion
Aetalion is a genus of treehoppers (family Aetalionidae) comprising 25 described species. Members of this genus are distributed across the New World tropics and are characterized by their lack of the enlarged pronotal processes typical of the more diverse Membracidae. The genus includes economically significant species such as A. reticulatum, which has been documented as a pest of various agricultural and forest crops.
Aethodelphax sagittatus
Aethodelphax sagittatus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, originally described as Delphacodes sagittatus by Beamer in 1947 and later transferred to the new genus Aethodelphax in 2011. This small insect belongs to a group of delphacid planthoppers associated with native grasslands in the midwestern and southeastern United States. The species name 'sagittatus' refers to an arrow-like shape, likely describing a morphological feature of the species. Like other members of its genus, it inhabits prairie and grassland ecosystems.
Agallia pumila
Agallia pumila is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1971. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini within the subfamily Megophthalminae. The species is known from the western United States, with records from California and Oregon. Like other members of the genus Agallia, it is likely associated with vegetation in its habitat, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Agallia quadripunctata
Four-spotted Clover Leafhopper
Agallia quadripunctata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Four-spotted Clover Leafhopper. The species was described by Provancher in 1872, with the basionym Bythoscopus quadripunctatus. It belongs to the subfamily Megophthalminae and tribe Agalliini. The species has been recorded in the iNaturalist database with over 1,700 observations, indicating it is relatively well-documented. Taxonomic databases show some disagreement regarding its generic placement, with GBIF listing it as a synonym under Agalliota quadripunctata while NCBI and Catalogue of Life maintain it in Agallia.
Agalliopsis novella
Agalliopsis novella is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Megophthalminae. First described by Thomas Say in 1830, this species belongs to a genus of small, wedge-shaped leafhoppers. The species has been recorded across much of North America, with distribution records from both the United States and Canada. As a member of the Megophthalminae, it shares characteristics with other Agalliopsis species, though specific distinguishing features require close examination.
Agalliopsis stella
Agalliopsis stella is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1970. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini within the subfamily Megophthalminae. Records indicate this species occurs in the south-central United States, specifically in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. The genus Agalliopsis comprises small leafhoppers, though species-level biological details for A. stella remain poorly documented in available literature.
Agalmatium bilobum
Agalmatium bilobum is a planthopper species in the family Issidae, first described as Hysteropterum bilobum by Fieber in 1877. It belongs to the tribe Hysteropterini within the subfamily Hysteropterinae. The species has been documented across Turkey and southern Italy, with over 800 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other issid planthoppers, it possesses a compact body form and reduced wings characteristic of the family.
Agoo
Agoo is a genus of palm-feeding planthoppers in the family Derbidae, described by Bahder & Bartlett in 2019. The genus is known from Mexico, with two described species: A. kizini from the Yucatán Peninsula and A. palmalopezi from Tabasco. Specimens have been found in association with palms, representing the first record of this genus in Mexico. Molecular sequence data for 18S rRNA and COX1 genes have been published for A. kizini.
Alaruasa
Alaruasa is a genus of planthoppers in the family Fulgoridae, described by Distant in 1906. Members belong to the tribe Poiocerini within the subfamily Lystrinae. The genus is part of the diverse and visually striking fulgorid fauna of tropical regions. As with many fulgorid genera, Alaruasa species likely exhibit the elongated head processes characteristic of this family, though specific morphological details require individual species examination.
Alaruasa lepida
Alaruasa lepida is a fulgorid planthopper species first described by Spinola in 1839. Originally placed in the genus Poiocera, it was later transferred to Alaruasa. The species belongs to the family Fulgoridae, a group of true bugs known for their often elaborate head projections. Records indicate occurrence in parts of Mexico (Nuevo León, Veracruz), Guatemala (Baja Verapaz), and Texas, USA.
Alconeura tricolor
Alconeura tricolor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, tribe Dikraneurini. It was described by Van Duzee in 1914. The species is known from the southwestern United States, with records from California and New Mexico. As a member of the Typhlocybinae, it belongs to a group commonly known as the 'sharpshooters' or 'leafhoppers,' though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Alebra bicincta
Alebra bicincta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with woody plants. The specific epithet "bicincta" (meaning "two-banded") likely refers to a color pattern feature, though detailed morphological descriptions remain limited in accessible literature. The species is recorded from several U.S. states but appears to be relatively poorly known compared to other Alebra species.
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Aligia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by Ball in 1907. Species in this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus belongs to a diverse group of leafhoppers commonly found in North America.
Aligia colei
Aligia colei is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. Described by Van Duzee in 1925, this species belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini, a group of small, often cryptic leafhoppers. As with many members of this genus and tribe, detailed natural history information remains limited in the accessible literature.
Aligia dellana
Aligia dellana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Like other members of this genus, it is a small, sap-feeding insect associated with vegetation. The species is known from limited observations, with 22 records documented on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Allogonia
Allogonia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Cicadellini. It was described by Melichar in 1926. Members of this genus are part of the diverse Cicadellinae subfamily, which contains many economically significant agricultural pests. The genus is documented in entomological collections and has approximately 200 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate documentation of its species in nature.
Allygianus varius
Allygianus varius is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer in 1938. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Athysanini. The species is known from California. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it is a phloem-feeding insect.
Allygidius atomarius
Allygidius atomarius is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. First described by Fabricius in 1794 as Cicada atomaria, this species has been documented across parts of Europe and Asia, with distribution records from locations including Belgorod and Chernihiv in Ukraine, Bursa in Turkey, Corse (Corsica), and Emilia-Romagna in Italy. The species belongs to the tribe Athysanini within the diverse leafhopper fauna.
Anotia lineata
Anotia lineata is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, described by Ball in 1937. It belongs to the subfamily Otiocerinae and tribe Otiocerini. The species is known from limited observations, with distribution records from Arizona. As a member of the planthopper superfamily Fulgoroidea, it shares the characteristic morphology of this group, including an often enlarged or modified head structure. Information on its biology, ecology, and life history remains sparse in published literature.
Anotia uhleri
Anotia uhleri is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1889 under the name Amalopota uhleri. It belongs to the tribe Otiocerini within the subfamily Otiocerinae. This species is part of a group of derbid planthoppers that are primarily associated with wooded habitats. The genus Anotia is relatively small and restricted to the Nearctic region.
Anteon puncticeps
Anteon puncticeps is a species of dryinid wasp in the family Dryinidae, first described by Ashmead in 1893. The genus Anteon comprises parasitoid wasps that target planthoppers and leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha). Members of this genus are characterized by their distinctive raptorial forelegs adapted for capturing hosts. Like other dryinids, A. puncticeps likely exhibits the family's typical biology of larval parasitoidism, with females using modified forelegs to grasp hosts while ovipositing. The species is represented in museum collections, including slide-mounted specimens at the University of California, Riverside Entomology Research Museum.
Apache californicum
Apache californicum is a small, red planthopper endemic to California. It belongs to the family Derbidae, a group of fulgoroid insects commonly known as planthoppers. Males can be distinguished from the similar Apache degeerii by the presence of two pairs of hooks at the base of the flagellum, whereas A. degeerii has only a single pair.
Aphrodini
Aphrodini is a tribe of leafhoppers within the subfamily Aphrodinae of the family Cicadellidae. The tribe was established by Haupt in 1927. Members of this tribe are part of a leafhopper group characterized by particular morphological features of the head and wing venation. Aphrodini is one of three tribes within Aphrodinae, alongside Acinopterini and another unnamed or disputed tribal grouping depending on classification system.
Aphrophora canadensis
conifer spittlebug
Aphrophora canadensis is a species of spittlebug in the family Aphrophoridae, originally described from Canada in 1928. The genus Aphrophora comprises conifer-associated spittlebugs that are frequently attracted to lights at night. This species occurs in western North America, with records from British Columbia, California, and Idaho. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with coniferous host plants.
Aplanus albidus
Aplanus albidus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States.
Aplanusiella utahensis
Aplanusiella utahensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Nielson and Haws in 1992. It is endemic to Utah, as indicated by its specific epithet and confirmed distribution records. As a member of the tribe Platymetopiini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers typically associated with grassland and shrubland habitats.
Aplos simplex
Velvet-striped planthopper
Aplos simplex is the sole species in the genus Aplos, a planthopper in the family Issidae. Formerly classified under Thionia, this species occurs widely across the eastern United States and has established as an invasive population in Northern Italy and Austria. As an issid planthopper, it belongs to the hemipteran group Auchenorrhyncha, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts and often reduced wings.
Apogonalia
Apogonalia is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) established by Evans in 1947. Members belong to the tribe Cicadellini within the subfamily Cicadellinae. The genus is known from the Neotropical region, with records primarily from South America. As with other cicadelline leafhoppers, species likely inhabit vegetation where they feed on plant vascular fluids.
Ashmeadea
Ashmeadea is a genus of treehoppers in the family Membracidae, tribe Smiliini. The genus was established by Goding in 1892. As a member of the Smiliinae subfamily, species in this genus possess the enlarged pronotum characteristic of treehoppers, which often extends into distinctive projections. The genus contains relatively few described species and is poorly documented in published literature.
Athysanella lemhi
Athysanella lemhi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2002. It belongs to a genus of small, slender leafhoppers found primarily in western North America. The species is known from limited records in Idaho. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Atymna inornata
Atymna inornata is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, subfamily Smiliinae. First described by Thomas Say in 1831, this species is characterized by its relatively unadorned pronotum compared to other members of the genus. Treehoppers in this group are known for their highly modified pronota that often extend into elaborate structures, though A. inornata exhibits a more subdued morphology consistent with its specific epithet.
Atymna simplex
Atymna simplex is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1908. It belongs to the subfamily Smiliinae and tribe Smiliini. The species has been recorded in Arizona and Texas, with limited observational data available.
Bakerella minuta
Bakerella minuta is a small delphacid planthopper species described by Beamer in 1950. It belongs to the family Delphacidae, a group of true bugs in the order Hemiptera commonly known as planthoppers. The species is recorded from the southeastern and midwestern United States, specifically Florida, Georgia, and Illinois. As with other members of Delphacidae, it is likely associated with grassland or wetland habitats where host grasses occur.
Bakerella muscotana
Bakerella muscotana is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1946. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate delphacids found in North America. Like other delphacids, it possesses a characteristic movable spur on the hind tibia, a key family trait. The species has been recorded from scattered localities across central and eastern North America.
Balclutha abdominalis
Balclutha abdominalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. It is a member of the genus Balclutha, which comprises small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as sharpshooters or microleafhoppers. The species has been recorded across western and central North America, with distribution records from Alabama, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and other regions. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits grassy or herbaceous vegetation where it feeds on plant sap.
Balclutha impicta
Balclutha impicta is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group commonly referred to as microleafhoppers due to their diminutive size. The species has been documented in scattered locations across the United States including Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Delaware. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits grassy areas and feeds on plant sap. Specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Balclutha knulli
Balclutha knulli is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Davidson & DeLong in 1935. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as sharpshooters or leafhoppers. The species name honors Joseph Knull, a prominent American coleopterist who described many Buprestidae and other beetle species. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Macrostelini, it is part of a large and diverse radiation of leafhoppers that feed on plant vascular tissues.
Balclutha manitou
Balclutha manitou is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Gillette and Baker in 1895. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group of small leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. The species has been recorded from western Canada, specifically Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant sap.
Balclutha nevadensis
Balclutha nevadensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Baker in 1903. It belongs to the tribe Macrostelini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species epithet 'nevadensis' indicates its association with Nevada. Like other members of the genus Balclutha, it is a small, slender leafhopper typically found in association with grasses.