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Poblicia texana
Poblicia texana is a large planthopper in the family Fulgoridae, described by Oman in 1936. The species was formerly placed in the genus Angulapteryx but is now accepted as Poblicia texana. Members of this genus are among the largest North American planthoppers, combining the hopping capabilities of smaller planthoppers with body size approaching that of small cicadas. The genus Poblicia includes only two species known to occur as far north as Missouri, with P. texana representing the western component of the genus' distribution.
Poiocerinae
Poiocerinae is a subfamily of planthoppers within the family Fulgoridae, comprising approximately 50 genera distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, and Australasia. The subfamily is divided into four tribes: Diloburini (Central and South America), Lystrini (Americas), Paralystrini (South America), and Poiocerini (Americas, Asia, and Australasia). The type genus is Poiocera. Many members of this subfamily exhibit enlarged or modified head structures characteristic of fulgorid planthoppers.
Polana
Polana is a genus of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) in the tribe Gyponini, established by DeLong in 1942. The genus includes multiple subgenera (Polana, Nihilana, Polanana, Hobemanella, Bulbusana, Varpulana) with over 34 species described in the nominate subgenus alone. Species occur primarily in the Neotropical region, with documented diversity in Brazil, Costa Rica, and surrounding areas. The group has undergone extensive taxonomic revision, with numerous new combinations proposed to clarify subgeneric placement.
Polyamia interrupta
Polyamia interrupta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was described by DeLong in 1916 and is currently accepted as a valid species. The genus Polyamia belongs to the tribe Deltocephalini, a diverse group of leafhoppers within the superfamily Membracoidea. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the eastern and midwestern United States.
Polyamia weedi
Polyamia weedi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. Originally described as Deltocephalus weedi by Van Duzee in 1892, it is one of several North American species in the genus Polyamia. The species has been documented across multiple eastern and midwestern U.S. states. Like other members of Cicadellidae, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant vascular tissues.
Polyglypta
Polyglypta is a genus of treehoppers (family Membracidae) characterized by pronounced pronotal modifications typical of the family. The genus was established by Burmeister in 1835 and contains at least three described species: P. costata, P. dorsalis, and P. lineata. All three species were described by Burmeister. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Polyglyptini within the subfamily Smiliinae, a group known for diverse and often elaborate pronotal structures.
Prairiana latens
Prairiana latens is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species is known from Arizona based on available distribution records. As a member of the leafhopper family, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap, though specific host associations and ecological details remain poorly documented.
Prairiana ponderosa
Prairiana ponderosa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Iassinae, and tribe Gyponini. First described by Ball in 1920 as a subspecies of Gypona cinerea, it is now recognized as a distinct species in the genus Prairiana. The specific epithet "ponderosa" likely references the ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), suggesting a potential host plant association, though this relationship has not been formally documented. The species is rarely observed, with only four records in iNaturalist as of the source data.
Prosapia isobar
Prosapia isobar is a spittlebug species in the family Ischnorhinidae, described by Hamilton in 1977. It belongs to a genus containing several economically significant pasture pests, though specific information about this species is limited compared to its congener P. bicincta. The genus Prosapia is native to the Americas and includes species that feed on xylem sap of grasses and other plants.
Protalebrella conica
Protalebrella conica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Alebrini. It was described by Ruppel and DeLong in 1953. The species belongs to a group of small, plant-feeding insects known for their piercing-sucking mouthparts and association with vascular plant tissues. Like other typhlocybine leafhoppers, it likely feeds on phloem sap.
Protrocha minuta
Protrocha minuta is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Bunn in 1930. It belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. The genus Protrocha is part of a group of small, often overlooked planthoppers that inhabit grassy and herbaceous vegetation. Very little is known about the specific biology or ecology of this species, reflecting the broader pattern of understudied diversity within the Caliscelidae family.
Protrocha obscura
Protrocha obscura is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1912. It belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. The species is placed in the superfamily Fulgoroidea, a diverse group of fulgoroid planthoppers characterized by their often distinctive head morphology. Very little is known about the biology and ecology of this species, which appears to be rarely encountered based on limited observation records.
Publilia erecta
Publilia erecta is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, tribe Polyglyptini. Like other members of its genus, it is known for forming aggregations on host plants and engaging in mutualistic relationships with ants. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Treehoppers in this genus are notable for their complex social behaviors and ant-tended aggregations, though specific details for P. erecta itself are limited in published literature.
Publilia modesta
Publilia modesta is a Nearctic treehopper species in the family Membracidae, tribe Polyglyptini. It is strongly associated with sunflowers (Helianthus spp.) and engages in well-documented mutualistic relationships with ants, which tend aggregations of nymphs and adults for honeydew. The species has been recorded from multiple ant species, with some evidence suggesting ant diversity rivaling that of Neotropical treehopper systems. It is one of the most frequently studied treehoppers in North America due to its accessibility and pronounced ant associations.
Reptalus exoptatus
Reptalus exoptatus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1917. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized fulgoroid insects characterized by their reduced wing venation and often cryptic coloration. The species has been documented in western North America, with records spanning from British Columbia to several western U.S. states. Like other cixiids, it is presumed to have plant-sucking mouthparts and a life cycle that likely involves root-feeding nymphal stages, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Reventazonia
Reventazonia is a genus of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) in the subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Linnavuori in 1959. The genus name derives from the Reventazón River in Costa Rica, indicating its Neotropical origin. Members are small, active insects that feed on plant phloem. The genus is documented in the leafhopper tribe Deltocephalini, one of the most diverse groups within the family.
Rhynchomitra microrhina
Rhynchomitra microrhina is a species of dictyopharid planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae. It is a true bug in the order Hemiptera, characterized by the elongated head structure typical of its genus. The species has been documented across the southeastern United States. It is one of the more frequently observed members of its genus, with over 1,600 citizen science records.
Rhynchomitra recurva
Rhynchomitra recurva is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It is native to the southeastern United States, with records from Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. The species is part of the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily, commonly known as planthoppers, which are characterized by their distinctive head morphology and jumping hind legs.
Ribautodelphax magna
Ribautodelphax magna is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Crawford in 1914. It belongs to a genus of small, often economically significant planthoppers that are associated with grasses and sedges. Like other delphacids, it likely exhibits the characteristic backward-pointing spur on the hind tibia. The species is recorded from western North America including Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Idaho, and Arizona.
Rotundifronta
Rotundifronta is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, established by Beamer in 1950. It belongs to the tribe Delphacini within the subfamily Delphacinae. Delphacid planthoppers are small to medium-sized insects characterized by a movable spur on the hind tibia. The genus name refers to the rounded frontal structure of the head.
Rotundifronta lutea
Rotundifronta lutea is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1950. It belongs to a genus of small delphacid planthoppers characterized by rounded frontoclypeal structures. The species epithet "lutea" (meaning yellow) likely refers to coloration. Like other delphacids, it is associated with grasses and sedges in wetland habitats.
Rugosana lora
Rugosana lora is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The genus Rugosana is characterized by distinctive morphological features including rugose (wrinkled) body surfaces. Distribution records indicate presence in Arizona.
Rugosana manua
Rugosana manua is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, and Utah. As with other members of the genus Rugosana, it is likely associated with woody vegetation, though specific ecological details remain limited.
Sanctanus cruciatus
Sanctanus cruciatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1911. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it belongs to one of the most diverse groups of leafhoppers. The species has been documented in multiple U.S. states in the eastern and southeastern regions. Like other leafhoppers, it feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet "cruciatus" may refer to markings resembling a cross, though this has not been explicitly documented in available sources.
Sanctanus fasciatus
Sanctanus fasciatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1900. It belongs to the large and diverse subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the most speciose groups within the leafhoppers. The species has been documented in South America, with records from French Guiana and Brazil. Like other members of the genus Sanctanus, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the family.
Scalmophorus minutus
Scalmophorus minutus is a species of treehopper in the family Membracidae, described by Ball in 1933. It belongs to the tribe Hypsoprorini, a group within the subfamily Membracinae. Distribution records indicate presence in Arizona, USA. The genus Scalmophorus is part of the diverse treehopper fauna of North America, though detailed biological information for this particular species remains limited in available sources.
Scaphoideini
Scaphoideini is a tribe of leafhoppers in the subfamily Deltocephalinae. It contains three subtribes: Drabescina, Phlepsiina, and Scaphoideina. The tribe is diverse in India, where at least 78 species in 18 genera have been documented. Members of this tribe are small, plant-feeding insects with the characteristic jumping hind legs of leafhoppers.
Scaphoideus crassus
Scaphoideus crassus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong & Mohr in 1936. It belongs to the tribe Scaphoideini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from multiple U.S. states including Colorado, Delaware, Florida, and Georgia, as well as British Columbia in Canada. Beyond taxonomic classification and distribution records, specific biological details about this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Scaphoideus major
Scaphoideus major is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn in 1900. It belongs to the tribe Scaphoideini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from several central and eastern North American localities including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, and Manitoba. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations have not been documented.
Scaphoideus productus
Scaphoideus productus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1900. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Scaphoideini. The species has been documented from several U.S. states in the Midwest and Northeast, with iNaturalist records indicating relatively few observations (17). As a member of the genus Scaphoideus, it shares taxonomic affinities with the well-studied American grapevine leafhopper (S. titanus), though specific biological details for S. productus remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Scaphytopius fulvus
Scaphytopius fulvus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. Described by Osborn in 1905, this small true bug belongs to a genus containing numerous North American species. Leafhoppers in this genus are known to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet "fulvus" refers to the tawny or yellowish-brown coloration typical of many species in this group.
Scaphytopius loricatus
Scaphytopius loricatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is one of approximately 100 species in the genus Scaphytopius, a group characterized by their wedge-shaped bodies and association with woody plants. The species was described by Van Duzee in 1894 and occurs in the southwestern United States and Cuba. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Scaralina rileyi
Scaralina rileyi is a species of planthopper in the family Fulgoridae, described by Yanega in 2024. It belongs to the subfamily Lystrinae and tribe Poiocerini. The genus Scaralina is part of the diverse planthopper superfamily Fulgoroidea, which includes many species with distinctive morphological adaptations. As a recently described species, detailed natural history information remains limited.
Scolops flavidus
Yellowish Dictyopharid Planthopper
Scolops flavidus is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Breakey in 1929. It belongs to the genus Scolops, which is characterized by an elongated, often snout-like head projection. The species epithet "flavidus" refers to its yellowish coloration. Like other dictyopharids, it is a member of the Hemiptera suborder Auchenorrhyncha, which includes planthoppers, leafhoppers, and cicadas. The species has been recorded from Oregon and Texas.
Scolops maculosus
Scolops maculosus is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, characterized by a distinctive elongated snout or 'horn' projection. It was described by Ball in 1902. Like other members of the genus Scolops, it is a small, squat insect feeding on plant sap. The species is known from arid regions of the southwestern United States.
Scolops neomexicanus
Scolops neomexicanus is a small planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, characterized by its distinctive elongated facial projection resembling a horn or 'nose.' The species is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Like other members of genus Scolops, it exhibits a squat, compact body form with wings typically held roof-like over the abdomen. The species was described by Lawson and Beamer in 1930 and is one of approximately 32 recognized species in the genus.
Scolops osborni
Scolops osborni is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1902. It belongs to the genus Scolops, which comprises approximately 32 species restricted to North America. Like other members of this genus, S. osborni possesses a distinctive elongated facial projection or 'horn' that gives these insects their characteristic appearance. The species is known from the central United States, with records from Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Ohio.
Scolops pruinosus
Scolops pruinosus is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, characterized by an elongated rostrum or 'horn' projecting from the head. Like other members of the genus Scolops, it is a small, squat insect with reduced wings in some individuals. The genus is endemic to North America, ranging from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico. These planthoppers feed on plant sap, primarily from host plants in the families Asteraceae and Chenopodiaceae. Very little is known about the specific biology of S. pruinosus, as most Scolops species remain poorly studied.
Scolops pungens
Partridge Scolops
Scolops pungens is a small planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, characterized by a distinctive elongated snout or 'nose' that gives it a rhinoceros-like appearance. Adults measure approximately 5–8 mm in length and exhibit straw-colored to brown or gray coloration. The species is native to North America, occurring in southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. Like other members of the genus, it feeds on plant sap but is not considered an agricultural pest.
Scolops robustus
Scolops robustus is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1902. It belongs to the genus Scolops, a group of distinctive planthoppers characterized by an elongated facial projection often compared to a rhinoceros horn. The species is part of a genus endemic to southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. Like other Scolops species, S. robustus is small (approximately 5-8 mm), typically straw-colored to brown or gray, and possesses the genus-defining elongated cephalic projection.
Scolops socorroensis
Scolops socorroensis is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Lawson and Beamer in 1930. Like other members of the genus Scolops, it possesses a distinctive elongated head projection resembling a horn. The species is known from New Mexico, USA. Very little is known about its specific biology.
Scolops viridis
Green Dictyopharid Planthopper
Scolops viridis is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1902. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group known for their distinctive head structures and jumping abilities. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. As a member of the Dictyopharidae, it shares family-level characteristics of having an elongated, often enlarged head structure.
Scolopsella
Scolopsella is a genus of planthoppers in the family Fulgoridae, subfamily Amyclinae, tribe Amyclini. The genus was established by Ball in 1905 and is currently accepted as valid. As a fulgorid planthopper, members of this genus possess the characteristic features of the family, including an enlarged, often ornate head structure. The genus is part of the diverse New World fulgorid fauna. Specific biological details for the genus remain poorly documented in available literature.
Scolopsella reticulata
Scolopsella reticulata is a planthopper species in the family Fulgoridae, described by Ball in 1905. It belongs to the subfamily Amyclinae and tribe Amyclini. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, including Arizona, California, and Sonora. Like other fulgorids, it is presumed to feed on plant sap, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Scolopygos
Scolopygos is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, described by Bartlett in 2002. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Delphacini and are characterized by features typical of delphacid planthoppers, including a movable spur on the hind tibia. The genus is part of the diverse Delphacidae family, which contains many economically significant agricultural pests.
Sikaiana
Sikaiana is a genus of planthoppers in the family Derbidae, subfamily Otiocerinae, and tribe Sikaianini. The genus was established by Distant in 1907. Members of this genus are true bugs (Hemiptera) in the infraorder Auchenorrhyncha, a group characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts and often elaborate wing structures. The genus is part of a diverse family of planthoppers distributed primarily in tropical regions.
Sikaiana harti
Sikaiana harti is a species of derbid planthopper in the family Derbidae, originally described as Euklastus harti by Metcalf in 1923. The species is part of the tribe Sikaianini within the subfamily Otiocerinae. As a derbid planthopper, it belongs to a group of true bugs (Hemiptera) characterized by their distinctive wing morphology and plant-feeding habits.
Siphantini
Siphantini is a tribe of planthoppers within the family Flatidae, subfamily Flatinae. Members are classified in the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, an ancient lineage of Hemiptera characterized by their distinctive head morphology. The tribe was established by Melichar in 1923 and contains multiple genera distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Siphantini planthoppers are recognized for their flattened, often leaf-like body form that provides camouflage among foliage.
Smilia
Smilia is a genus of treehoppers in the family Membracidae, subfamily Smiliinae, and tribe Smiliini. The genus was established by Germar in 1833 and contains at least two described species: Smilia camelus (camel treehopper) and Smilia fasciata. Treehoppers in this genus are characterized by their enlarged pronotum, a defining feature of the family Membracidae. The genus has been documented in the United States, particularly in the northeastern region.
Sobara
Sobara is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae) established by Oman in 1949. It is currently treated as a synonym of Omansobara, with over 1,100 iNaturalist observations. The genus belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the diverse leafhopper fauna of the Hemiptera order.