Auchenorrhyncha
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Vanduzea albifrons
Vanduzea albifrons is a species of treehopper described by Fowler in 1895. It belongs to the family Membracidae, a group of insects known for their highly modified pronotum that often extends into elaborate projections. The species has been documented in North and Central America, with distribution records from California, Baja California, and Bocas del Toro. Like other treehoppers, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations have not been documented in the available sources.
Vestistilus ancora
Vestistilus ancora is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, first described by Ball in 1937. It belongs to the tribe Ceresini within the subfamily Smiliinae. The genus Vestistilus contains species characterized by distinctive pronotal modifications. Observations of this species remain limited, with most records originating from Arizona.
Xantholobus intermedius
Xantholobus intermedius is a species of treehopper in the family Membracidae, subfamily Smiliinae. The species was described by Emmons in 1855 and is currently accepted as valid. Like other members of the genus Xantholobus, this species possesses the characteristic enlarged pronotum that extends posteriorly over the abdomen, a defining feature of treehoppers. The genus Xantholobus is classified within the tribe Smiliini, which comprises numerous genera of primarily Nearctic treehoppers.
Xestocephalus
Xestocephalus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Xestocephalinae. The genus contains multiple species characterized by distinctive head morphology and wing venation patterns. Species in this genus are generally small, compact leafhoppers with reduced or modified pronotal structures. The informal designation 'n-sp-nc' indicates an undescribed or newly collected species not yet formally named.
Xestocephalus brunneus
Xestocephalus brunneus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Aphrodinae. It was described by Van Duzee in 1907. The species belongs to a genus of small, often brownish leafhoppers characterized by their distinctive head shape and reduced wing venation. Distribution records indicate presence in eastern North America (Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Hampshire) and Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul).
Xestocephalus lunatus
Xestocephalus lunatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Peters in 1933. The species belongs to the tribe Xestocephalini within the subfamily Aphrodinae. Leafhoppers in this family are known for their piercing-sucking mouthparts and association with vascular plants. Observations of this species have been recorded in Florida.
Xestocephalus similis
Xestocephalus similis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Peters in 1933. The species belongs to the tribe Xestocephalini within the subfamily Aphrodinae. It is currently listed as an ambiguous synonym in the Catalogue of Life, suggesting taxonomic uncertainty regarding its status relative to other Xestocephalus species. The genus Xestocephalus comprises small leafhoppers characterized by distinctive head morphology and reduced wing venation.
Xestocephalus tessellatus
Xestocephalus tessellatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Van Duzee in 1894. It belongs to the subfamily Aphrodinae and tribe Xestocephalini. The species has been documented in the southeastern United States and Mexico based on distribution records.
Xyphon flaviceps
Yellow-headed Leafhopper
Xyphon flaviceps, commonly known as the yellow-headed leafhopper, is a species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. The species was described by Riley in 1880. It is classified within the tribe Cicadellini, a diverse group of leafhoppers characterized by their jumping ability and xylem-feeding habits. The common name refers to a distinctive yellow coloration on the head.
Zyginama munda
Zyginama munda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Knull and Auten in 1938. As a member of the tribe Erythroneurini, it belongs to a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers that feed on plant phloem. The genus Zyginama is part of the diverse membracoid lineage within the Auchenorrhyncha. Specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Zyginama tricolor
Zyginama tricolor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, tribe Erythroneurini. First described by Beamer in 1929, this species belongs to a genus of small, often colorful leafhoppers. The species epithet 'tricolor' suggests a three-colored coloration pattern. Like other typhlocybine leafhoppers, it likely feeds on plant vascular tissue.