Auchenorrhyncha
Guides
Errhomus lineatus idahoensis
Errhomus lineatus idahoensis is a subspecies of leafhopper described by Oman in 1987. It belongs to the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Errhomeninae, a group of small, often inconspicuous planthoppers and leafhoppers. The subspecies is distributed in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, with records from Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California, and British Columbia. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Errhomus paradoxus
Errhomus paradoxus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Errhomeninae, described by Oman in 1987. It belongs to the tribe Bathysmatophorini, a group of leafhoppers characterized by distinctive morphological features. The species is known from limited collection records in Washington state. As with many members of the genus Errhomus, detailed biological information remains scarce.
Errhomus similis sobrinus
Errhomus similis sobrinus is a subspecies of leafhopper described by Oman in 1987. It belongs to the family Cicadellidae (leafhoppers), subfamily Errhomeninae, and tribe Bathysmatophorini. This subspecies is part of a group of Nearctic leafhoppers in the genus Errhomus, which are generally associated with coniferous and mixed forest habitats. The subspecies designation indicates geographic differentiation from the nominate form E. similis similis.
Erronus affinis
Erronus affinis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1987. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. The genus Erronus is part of a group of leafhoppers characterized by particular morphological features associated with this tribe. Very little specific information is available about the biology, ecology, or distribution of this particular species.
Erythridula auteni
Erythridula auteni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Johnson in 1935. It belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini within the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group characterized by small size and often vivid coloration. The genus Erythridula comprises numerous microleafhopper species that are frequently encountered in North American habitats, though individual species can be challenging to distinguish without microscopic examination. Available records for this species are sparse, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist.
Erythridula cotidiana
Erythridula cotidiana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is a member of the tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as "microleafhoppers." The species was described by Beamer in 1930. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on plant sap and is associated with woody vegetation. Very little specific biological information is available for this particular species.
Erythridula crevecoeuri
Erythridula crevecoeuri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to a genus of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers." The species has been documented in scattered locations across the eastern and central United States, with observations from Kansas, New York, North Carolina, and Ohio. Like other members of Typhlocybinae, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Erythridula divisa
Erythridula divisa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is a small, plant-feeding insect typical of the microleafhopper guild. The genus Erythridula belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a diverse group of diminutive leafhoppers often characterized by colorful markings on their wings and body. Like other members of its subfamily, this species feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Erythridula electa
Erythridula electa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by McAtee in 1920. The species belongs to a diverse genus of small leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. Like other members of its tribe Erythroneurini, it is likely a plant sap-feeder, though specific host plant associations and detailed biology remain poorly documented.
Erythridula frisoni
Erythridula frisoni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is a member of the diverse Erythroneurini tribe, which contains many small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as 'microleafhoppers.' Like other members of its genus, this species likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species was described by Ross and DeLong in 1953.
Erythridula hamata
Erythridula hamata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer in 1930. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as microleafhoppers due to their small size. Records indicate occurrence in northeastern North America including New Brunswick, New Hampshire, and New York. The genus Erythridula contains numerous small, often colorful leafhopper species that feed on plant sap.
Erythridula insigna
Erythridula insigna is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. The species was described by Beamer and Griffith in 1935. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a plant-sap feeder, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Erythridula lawsoniana
Erythridula lawsoniana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The genus Erythridula comprises small leafhoppers often referred to as 'microleafhoppers' due to their diminutive size, typically under 5 millimeters. These insects feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species has been documented from scattered localities across eastern North America, with records from Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, New Hampshire, and Ontario.
Erythridula lemnisca
Erythridula lemnisca is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. First described by McAtee in 1926, this tiny insect belongs to a diverse genus within the tribe Erythroneurini. Leafhoppers in this group are characterized by their small size, often colorful markings, and plant-sap feeding habits. The species is part of the North American leafhopper fauna, with records from the United States.
Erythridula ohioensis
Erythridula ohioensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Knull in 1945. The genus Erythridula belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. Observations of this species are sparse, with records from Ohio and New Hampshire. Like other members of its tribe, it is likely a plant sap feeder, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Erythridula penenoeva
Erythridula penenoeva is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of this genus, it is a small, plant-feeding insect that inhabits diverse vegetation. The species was described by Beamer in 1930. Leafhoppers in this group are known for their colorful patterning and are commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers" due to their diminutive size.
Erythridula perita
Erythridula perita is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to a genus of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers." The species was described by Beamer in 1935. Like other members of its tribe Erythroneurini, it is likely associated with vascular plant feeding, though specific host records for this species are not well documented. It has been recorded from the northeastern United States.
Erythridula praecisa
A small leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, Erythridula praecisa is a member of the diverse Erythroneurini tribe. The genus Erythridula contains numerous tiny, often colorful leafhopper species that are frequently encountered in temperate North America. This species is part of a group of microleafhoppers that are active late in the season and can be found on vegetation into autumn. Like other members of its tribe, it feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Erythridula stolata
Erythridula stolata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the genus, it is a small, plant-feeding insect that feeds on sap. The species was described by McAtee in 1920. Records indicate it occurs in northeastern North America, with observations from Maryland north to New Brunswick and Ontario.
Erythridula verdana
Erythridula verdana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the genus Erythridula, it is a tiny insect, typically measuring under 5 millimeters in body length. Leafhoppers in this genus are known for their vivid coloration despite their small size, often displaying streaks and bands across their wings. The species was described by Ross and DeLong in 1953.
Erythroneura acuticephala
Erythroneura acuticephala is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Robinson in 1924. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly known as microleafhoppers, many of which are associated with woody plants. The species epithet 'acuticephala' refers to its pointed head shape. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a phloem-feeding insect that inhabits deciduous forest and woodland edge habitats.
Erythroneura anfracta
Erythroneura anfracta is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer in 1929. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as microleafhoppers. The species is part of the Typhlocybinae subfamily, which includes many economically important agricultural pests. Like other members of its genus, E. anfracta is likely associated with woody vegetation, though specific host plant relationships remain undocumented.
Erythroneura caetra
Erythroneura caetra is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by McAtee in 1924. As a member of the genus Erythroneura, it belongs to a diverse group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers." The species is part of the Erythroneurini tribe, which includes numerous economically significant vineyard and agricultural pests. Specific biological and ecological details for E. caetra remain poorly documented in the scientific literature, with most information inferred from genus-level characteristics.
Erythroneura delicata
Erythroneura delicata is a microleafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, first described by McAtee in 1920. The species belongs to a diverse genus of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly associated with woody plants. Like congeners, it is likely a phloem-feeding herbivore with host plant associations typical of the Erythroneurini tribe. The species has been documented from the eastern United States based on museum and observational records.
Erythroneura nudata
Erythroneura nudata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by McAtee in 1920. Like other members of the genus Erythroneura, it belongs to a group commonly known as microleafhoppers or grape leafhoppers, many of which are associated with woody plants. The species is part of a diverse North American fauna of Typhlocybinae that feed on plant sap. Specific biological details for E. nudata remain poorly documented compared to economically important congeners such as E. comes and E. ziczac.
Erythroneura prosata
Erythroneura prosata is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to the diverse genus Erythroneura, which contains numerous species commonly known as grape leafhoppers and related microleafhoppers found in North America. Members of this genus are typically small, colorful insects with distinctive wing patterns. The species was described by Johnson in 1935. Like other Erythroneura species, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Erythroneura tacita
Erythroneura tacita is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Beamer in 1938. The genus Erythroneura comprises small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as "microleafhoppers." Members of this genus are frequently associated with woody plants and are known for their distinctive wing patterns. E. tacita is one of many congeners in a taxonomically complex group where species identification relies heavily on male genitalia and wing venation characters. The species appears to be rarely recorded, with minimal observational data available in public databases.
Erythroneurini
Erythroneurini is a diverse tribe of leafhoppers in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, comprising over 180 genera. The tribe has been extensively studied in the New World and southwestern China, with major taxonomic revisions published for genera including Erythroneura, Erasmoneura, Zyginama, Eratoneura, and Erythridula. Species within this tribe exhibit complex synonymies and are associated with woody deciduous vegetation.
Eupterella
Eupterella is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by DeLong & Ruppel in 1950. It belongs to the tribe Typhlocybini and subtribe Typhlocybina. The genus is poorly documented with minimal available information on its species diversity and biology.
Eurysa
Eurysa is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, first described by Fieber in 1866. Members of this genus are small, delicate insects associated with grassland and wetland habitats. The genus is recorded from parts of northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As with other delphacids, species in Eurysa are presumed to feed on monocotyledonous plants, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Eutettix marmoratus
Eutettix marmoratus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is recorded from multiple states across the eastern and central United States, with distribution records from Colorado to the Atlantic coast. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Eutettix nitens
Eutettix nitens is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1909. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in Florida based on distribution records. Like other leafhoppers, it is a member of the order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. Available information on this species is limited, with few observational records and minimal published biological data.
Eutettix pediculus
Eutettix pediculus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. This species has been recorded from multiple states in the central and southeastern United States, including Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee. As a member of the leafhopper family, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations and detailed biology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Evacanthinae
leafhoppers
Evacanthinae is a subfamily of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) comprising five tribes: Balbillini, Evacanthini, Nirvanini, Pagaroniini, and Pentoffiini. Members are distributed worldwide except Antarctica, with different tribes showing distinct biogeographic patterns. The subfamily has undergone taxonomic revision, with Nirvanini previously recognized as a separate subfamily.
Excultanus
Excultanus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Oman in 1949. The genus contains approximately eight described species distributed in the Nearctic region. Species in this genus are classified within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Scaphoideini, and subtribe Phlepsiina. The type species, Excultanus excultus, was originally described by Uhler in 1877.
Exortus
Exortus is a genus of planthoppers in the family Issidae, established by Gnezdilov in 2004. It belongs to the tribe Thioniini within the subfamily Issinae. Members of this genus are part of the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily, a group of sap-feeding insects characterized by their modified head structures and often cryptic body forms. The genus is relatively poorly documented in public sources, with limited observational records available.
Extrusanus ovatus
Extrusanus ovatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described as Euscelis ovatus by Sanders & DeLong in 1920. It belongs to the tribe Athysanini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in Kansas and California, with 85 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As a member of the true bugs (Hemiptera), it shares the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of this order.
Fitchiella grandis
Fitchiella grandis is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, described by Lawson in 1933. The genus Fitchiella belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona. The genus Fitchiella is closely related to Fitchiella robertsonii, a species studied extensively for its remarkable jumping ability and prairie grass host associations.
Flataloides
Flataloides is a genus of planthoppers in the family Flatidae, first described by Metcalf in 1938. Members of this genus belong to the subfamily Flatoidinae, a group characterized by flattened, often leaf-like body forms. The genus contains multiple species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Flatid planthoppers are known for their distinctive waxy secretions and hopping flight when disturbed.
Flataloides signata
Flataloides signata is a species of flatid planthopper in the family Flatidae, first described by Melichar in 1902. Like other flatid planthoppers, it possesses a distinctive broad, flattened body shape with wings held in a tent-like or roof-like manner over the abdomen. The species is recorded from Texas, though detailed ecological information remains limited in available sources.
Flatoides
Flatoides is a genus of planthoppers in the family Flatidae, subfamily Flatoidinae. Members of this genus are characterized by their flattened, often broad body shape typical of flatid planthoppers. The genus was established by Félix Édouard Guérin-Méneville in 1844. Species within Flatoides are distributed primarily in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in the Old World tropics including parts of Africa, Asia, and associated islands. Like other flatids, they are sap-feeding insects that inhabit vegetation where they feed on plant phloem.
Flatoidinus punctatus
Flatoidinus punctatus is a planthopper species in the family Flatidae, characterized by its flattened, often leaf-like body form typical of flatid planthoppers. The species was described by Walker in 1851 and occurs in the southeastern United States and Cuba. Like other flatids, adults possess wings that fold tent-like over the body, and nymphs produce waxy filaments for protection. The specific epithet 'punctatus' refers to punctate (spotted or dotted) markings on the body.
Flatormenis saucia
Flatormenis saucia is a species of planthopper in the family Flatidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1912. The species belongs to the tribe Siphantini within the subfamily Flatinae. Planthoppers in this family are commonly known as flatid planthoppers and are recognized by their broad, flattened bodies and often waxy or powdery appearance. Flatormenis saucia is documented from the southwestern United States and adjacent regions.
Flavoclypeus
Flavoclypeus is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, described by Kennedy and Bartlett in 2014. The genus belongs to the superfamily Delphacoidea, a diverse group of small, sap-feeding insects commonly found in grassland and wetland habitats. As a relatively recently described genus, Flavoclypeus represents part of ongoing taxonomic refinement within the Delphacidae.
Flavoclypeus nigriscutellatus
Flavoclypeus nigriscutellatus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae. The species was described by Beamer in 1947 and is known from a limited number of localities in the central United States and southern Canada. Like other delphacids, it is likely associated with grassland or wetland habitats where its host plants grow. The genus Flavoclypeus is small and poorly studied, with most species known from few specimens.
Flexamia arizonensis
Flexamia arizonensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Young & Beirne in 1958. It belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of leafhoppers characterized by strong host-plant specificity, with most species dependent on particular grass species. The species is known from the southwestern United States and adjacent regions.
Flexamia huroni
Huron River Leafhopper
Flexamia huroni is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Bess & Hamilton in 1999. It belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of leafhoppers known for their specialized host plant associations with grasses. The species is named after the Huron River in Michigan, where it was first collected. Like other members of the genus, it likely exhibits strong ecological dependence on specific grass host plants.
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taxodii
Floridonus taxodii is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Sanders and DeLong in 1923. The specific epithet 'taxodii' suggests an association with bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), though this relationship is not explicitly documented in available sources. The species is endemic to Florida, with records limited to this state. As a member of the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it belongs to a diverse group of leafhoppers characterized by particular wing venation patterns and male genitalia structures.
Fulgoroidea
planthoppers
Fulgoroidea is a superfamily of planthoppers within the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, comprising over 12,500 described species worldwide. These insects are characterized by their remarkable resemblance to leaves and other plant materials, and their tendency to hop for quick transportation while walking slowly to avoid detection. All members are plant-feeders, though relatively few are considered agricultural pests. The superfamily includes economically significant families such as Flatidae and Derbidae, as well as the lanternfly family Fulgoridae.
Fulgoromorpha
planthoppers
Fulgoromorpha is an infraorder of Hemiptera containing over 12,500 described species worldwide, commonly known as planthoppers. These insects are characterized by plant-feeding habits using piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract phloem sap. The group exhibits remarkable morphological diversity, including elaborate head ornamentation in some families such as Fulgoridae. Planthoppers are distributed globally across terrestrial ecosystems, with particularly high diversity in tropical regions. While most species are not economically significant, some have emerged as serious agricultural pests, notably the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in North America.