Auchenorrhyncha
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Gloridonus pulcher
Gloridonus pulcher is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2014. The genus Gloridonus belongs to the diverse leafhopper fauna of western North America. This species is known from California, where it inhabits native plant communities. Like other cicadellids, it is a sap-feeding insect that uses its piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract fluids from plant vascular tissue. The specific epithet 'pulcher' (Latin for 'beautiful') likely refers to distinctive coloration or morphological features.
Graminella nigripennis
Graminella nigripennis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1923. The genus Graminella belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large and diverse group of leafhoppers commonly associated with grasses and herbaceous plants. The specific epithet nigripennis refers to the black wing coloration characteristic of this species. Leafhoppers in this genus are typically small, active insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Graminella plana
Graminella plana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1924. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large group of grass-feeding leafhoppers. The species has been recorded in the southeastern United States. As a member of the genus Graminella, it is associated with grassy habitats, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Graphocephala aurora
Graphocephala aurora is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898 under the name Tettigonia aurora. As a member of the genus Graphocephala, it shares the distinctive characteristics of this group, including colorful patterning and association with the subfamily Cicadellinae (sharpshooters). The species is known from limited distributional records in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Graphocephala versuta
Versute Sharpshooter
Graphocephala versuta is a species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. It is a member of the genus Graphocephala, which includes several colorful and economically significant leafhopper species. Like other sharpshooters, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant xylem fluids. The species has been documented in various North American habitats and is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna that includes vectors of plant pathogens.
Graphocraerus ventralis
Graphocraerus ventralis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Fallén in 1806. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Athysanini. The species has been recorded across parts of Europe and Asia, with distribution records from regions including Abruzzo (Italy), Almaty and Altay (Kazakhstan), Bashkortostan and Belgorod (Russia). As a leafhopper, it is a member of the diverse Hemiptera order characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Gyponana cacumina
Gyponana cacumina is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. Like other members of its genus, it produces brochosomes—complex protein-lipid nanoparticles that form a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on its body and wings. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the northeastern United States and Arizona.
Gyponana gladia
Gyponana gladia is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1942. Like other members of its genus, it possesses distinctive brochosomes—nanoparticles produced in the Malpighian tubules that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on the body and wings. The species has been documented at blacklight traps in autumn, suggesting nocturnal activity patterns. It is one of many small, often overlooked leafhopper species that contribute to the high diversity of Hemiptera in North American temperate regions.
Gyponana ortha
Gyponana ortha is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1942. As a member of the genus Gyponana, it is known to produce brochosomes—complex protein-lipid nanoparticles that form a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on the exoskeleton. The species has been documented in the eastern and midwestern United States, including records from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and the District of Columbia. Like other leafhoppers, it is a plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Gyponana tenella
Gyponana tenella is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. Leafhoppers in the genus Gyponana have been documented producing distinctive brochosomes—nanoparticles that create a water-repellent, anti-reflective coating on the exoskeleton. The species has been recorded in multiple U.S. states including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, and Illinois. As a member of the subfamily Iassinae, it belongs to a diverse group of plant-feeding insects typically associated with woody vegetation.
Hadoa
Western Annual Cicadas
Hadoa is a genus of large-bodied cicadas (family Cicadidae) native to Western North America. The genus was erected in 2015 by Moulds to accommodate species previously placed in Tibicen, which was redefined to include only European species. Hadoa species are annual cicadas, with adults typically emerging during summer months. The genus contains approximately 20 species distributed across western North American habitats including deserts, woodlands, and montane regions.
Hadoa chisosensis
Southern Piñon Sun-Singer
Hadoa chisosensis is a species of annual cicada in the genus Hadoa, native to Texas and adjacent areas of northern Mexico. The species is commonly known as the Southern Piñon Sun-Singer. As a member of the Cicadidae family, it produces acoustic signals typical of cicadas. The specific epithet 'chisosensis' refers to the Chisos Mountains region of Texas, indicating its association with this geographic area.
Hadoa inaudita
Dappled Sun-Singer
Hadoa inaudita, commonly known as the Dappled Sun-Singer, is a cicada species in the family Cicadidae. It is native to the southwestern and south-central United States, with documented occurrences in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The species was first described by Davis in 1917 and has been observed in arid and semi-arid habitats including sand dunes, juniper woodlands, and desert grasslands. Adults are active during the summer months and are associated with yucca and other desert vegetation.
Hadoa montezuma
Aztec Sun-Singer
Hadoa montezuma is a cicada species in the family Cicadidae, commonly known as the Aztec Sun-Singer. It was originally described by Distant in 1881. The species belongs to the genus Hadoa, which was established to accommodate several North American cicada species previously placed in other genera. Distribution records indicate presence in Arizona, California, and Morelos, Mexico.
Hadoa parallela
Corrupted Sun-Singer
Hadoa parallela is a cicada species in the family Cicadidae, distributed across the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species was originally described by Davis in 1923 under the genus Tibicen before being reclassified to Hadoa. Like other cicadas, it produces acoustic signals for communication. The common name 'Corrupted Sun-Singer' reflects its calling behavior.
Hadrophallus bubalus
Hadrophallus bubalus is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, first described by Fabricius in 1794. It is classified within the subfamily Smiliinae and tribe Ceresini. The genus Hadrophallus was established to accommodate this and related species, which are characterized by distinctive pronotal modifications. The species has been documented in citizen science observations, with 392 records on iNaturalist.
Haplaxius balli
Haplaxius balli is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Kramer in 1979. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species is known from Arizona, USA, based on distribution records. Like other cixiid planthoppers, it is a member of the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, characterized by their distinctive head morphology and wing venation patterns.
Haplaxius catalinus
Haplaxius catalinus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Ball in 1933. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini, a group of cixiids characterized by particular wing venation and genitalia structures. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States. Cixiidae planthoppers are generally small, cryptic insects with reduced wings in many species, though specific details for H. catalinus remain limited in published literature.
Haplaxius fulvus
Haplaxius fulvus is a planthopper species in the family Cixiidae, first described by Osborn in 1903. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the eastern and central United States. Like other cixiid planthoppers, it is likely associated with host plants where nymphs develop underground feeding on roots.
Haplaxius glyphis
Haplaxius glyphis is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Kramer in 1979. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous insects that inhabit forested and vegetated environments. The species is recorded from northeastern North America, with documented occurrences in the United States and Canada.
Haplaxius lunatus
Haplaxius lunatus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1909 as Myndus lunatus. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species is part of the diverse Hemipteran fauna of North America, with records from Florida. Like other cixiids, it is a small, delicate planthopper with reduced wings in some individuals.
Haplaxius ovatus
Haplaxius ovatus is a cixiid planthopper in the family Cixiidae, order Hemiptera. It has been documented in association with switchgrass (Panicum virgatum), a perennial grass native to North America. The species was described by Ball in 1933 and occurs in multiple U.S. states including Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, and Iowa, as well as Guizhou Province in China.
Haplaxius truncatus
Haplaxius truncatus is a planthopper species in the family Cixiidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species has been recorded in the north-central United States, specifically in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Like other cixiid planthoppers, it is likely associated with plant roots during its immature stages and feeds on plant sap as an adult.
Haplaxius wheeleri
Haplaxius wheeleri is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Wilson in 1996. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species has been documented from the northeastern United States, specifically New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it is a phloem-feeding insect associated with vascular plants.
Hebecephalus creinus
Hebecephalus creinus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Beirne in 1954. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini, a group of grassland-associated leafhoppers. The species is known from Alberta, Canada.
Hebecephalus occidentalis
Hebecephalus occidentalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer and Tuthill in 1935. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers. The species is known from western North America, with records from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, and Manitoba. As with most members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Hebecephalus planaria
Hebecephalus planaria is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1999. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini. The species epithet 'planaria' is unusual and may reference the flatworm genus Planaria, though the reason for this naming choice is not documented in available sources. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, but specific ecological details remain undocumented.
Hecalini
Shovelhead Leafhoppers
Hecalini is a tribe of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as Shovelhead Leafhoppers. The tribe contains approximately 24 genera and over 180 described species, organized into two subtribes: Glossocratina and Hecalina. Members are classified within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest and most diverse leafhopper subfamilies. The tribe was established by Distant in 1908.
Hecalus
Hecalus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Hecalini. The genus was established by Stål in 1864. Recent records from Dampa Tiger Reserve in Mizoram, India have documented species including Hecalus facialis and Hecalus wallengrenii, contributing to an updated understanding of the genus's distribution in India.
Henribautia
Henribautia is a genus of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, established by Young & Christian in 1952. As members of the tribe Typhlocybini, these insects are small, delicate leafhoppers characterized by reduced wing venation. The genus is part of the diverse New World leafhopper fauna, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Henribautia hubbardi
A species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Described by McAtee in 1924, this species is placed in the genus Henribautia, a group of small, delicate leafhoppers typically associated with specific host plants. The species epithet honors an individual named Hubbard, a common pattern in early 20th century entomological nomenclature.
Hepzygina
Hepzygina is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Erythroneurini. The genus was formally described by Dietrich and Dmitriev in 2006. Like other erythroneurine leafhoppers, members of this genus are small, plant-feeding insects that inhabit diverse terrestrial environments. The genus is represented by relatively few documented observations.
Hortensia
Hortensia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Cicadellinae, and tribe Cicadellini. The genus was established by Metcalf and Bruner in 1936. Species in this genus are distributed primarily in the Neotropical region, with records from South America including Argentina. Some species, such as Hortensia similis, are associated with agricultural crops including maize and have been studied as vectors of plant diseases.
Hortensia similis
Common Green Leafhopper
Hortensia similis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Tettigonia similis by Walker in 1851. It is commonly known as the Common Green Leafhopper and has a wide distribution across the Americas, from the southwestern United States through Central America to South America. The species has been documented in California, Arizona, the British Virgin Islands, and several South American locations including Amazonas and Bahia. It is an agricultural pest associated with maize cultivation in parts of its range, where it serves as a host for various egg parasitoid wasps.
Hymetta
Hymetta is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae) containing approximately five described species distributed in North America. These are small, delicate insects commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers" due to their minute size. Members of this genus exhibit colorful wing patterns with streaks and bands. The genus was established by McAtee in 1919. One species, Hymetta balteata, has been documented as a host for the egg parasitoid Oligosita sanguinea (Trichogrammatidae) in upstate New York.
Hymetta arizoniana
Hymetta arizoniana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species was described by Fairbairn in 1928. Members of the genus Hymetta are commonly referred to as microleafhoppers due to their small size. The specific epithet "arizoniana" indicates the species was originally described from Arizona. As a member of the tribe Erythroneurini, this species belongs to a diverse group of small leafhoppers often characterized by colorful markings on their wings.
Hypsoprora simplex
Hypsoprora simplex is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, described by Van Duzee in 1923. It belongs to the tribe Hypsoprorini within the subfamily Membracinae. Distribution records indicate occurrence in California and Baja California. The genus Hypsoprora is characterized by distinctive pronotal morphology typical of this treehopper group.
Idiocerus ramentosus
Idiocerus ramentosus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Uhler in 1877. It belongs to a genus of relatively large, often host-specific leafhoppers associated with woody plants. The species is recorded from western North America, with documented occurrences spanning from British Columbia south through the western United States to Arizona.
Idioderma virescens
Idioderma virescens is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1909. The species has been recorded from Florida and Panama. A dedicated study on its systematics and biology was published in the Annals of the Entomological Society of America, though detailed biological information requires access to the full article.
Issinae
Issinae is a subfamily of planthoppers within the family Issidae (Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea). The group contains multiple tribes including the recently erected Picumnini and subtribe Duroidina within Parahiraciini. Taxonomic revisions continue to clarify relationships within this subfamily, particularly regarding New World taxa. The subfamily is characterized by specific morphological features including wing venation and body form typical of the Issidae family.
Jamacerus floridanus
Jamacerus floridanus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Eurymelinae, described by Freytag in 1970. The specific epithet "floridanus" indicates its association with Florida, which is supported by distribution records from that state. As a member of the Eurymelinae, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers often associated with woody host plants.
Joruma
Joruma is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Empoascini. It was established by McAtee in 1924. Members of this genus are small, delicate leafhoppers characteristic of the Typhlocybinae, a group known for reduced wing venation and plant-feeding habits. The genus is part of the diverse Membracoidea superfamily within the Auchenorrhyncha.
Joruma minuta
Joruma minuta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Lawson in 1930. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. Very little is known about this species beyond its taxonomic classification. The genus Joruma is part of the tribe Empoascini, which includes many small, often economically important leafhoppers.
Kathleenum
Kathleenum is a genus of planthoppers in the family Issidae, described by Gnezdilov in 2004. It belongs to the tribe Thioniini and subtribe Thioniina within the subfamily Issinae. The genus is part of the diverse fulgoroid radiation of Hemiptera, characterized by their distinctive body forms and reduced wings in many species. As a relatively recently described genus, its species-level diversity and biology remain incompletely documented.
Kathleenum cornutum cornutum
Kathleenum cornutum cornutum is a subspecies of planthopper in the family Issidae, described by Melichar in 1906. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group of hemipteran insects commonly known as planthoppers. The specific epithet 'cornutum' (Latin for 'horned') suggests the presence of horn-like projections, a trait found in various Issidae species. This subspecies is part of the Neotropical issid fauna, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Kathleenum cornutum utahnum
Kathleenum cornutum utahnum is a subspecies of planthopper in the family Issidae, originally described by Ball in 1935. It belongs to a group of small, often cryptic insects commonly known as issid planthoppers or twig hoppers. The subspecies epithet 'utahnum' indicates a geographic association with Utah, distinguishing it from the nominate subspecies. Like other issids, it likely inhabits grassland or shrubland environments where it feeds on plant phloem sap.
Kelisia hyalina
Kelisia hyalina is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1945. It belongs to the subfamily Kelisiinae, a group of small insects commonly known as delphacid planthoppers. The species has been recorded from several localities in North America including Illinois, Kansas, Ontario, and Québec. As a member of the Delphacidae, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap, though specific host associations for this species have not been documented in the available literature.
Kelisiinae
Kelisiinae is a subfamily of planthoppers within the family Delphacidae, established by Wagner in 1963. Members are small, sap-feeding insects in the order Hemiptera. The subfamily is relatively poorly studied compared to other delphacid groups, with limited published information on its constituent genera and species. It is distinguished from other delphacid subfamilies primarily on morphological grounds.
Kelisoidea
Kelisoidea is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1950. It belongs to the tribe Delphacini within the subfamily Delphacinae. The genus is known from Florida, where it inhabits wetland and marsh environments associated with grasses and sedges. As with other delphacid planthoppers, species in this genus are likely phytophagous, feeding on monocotyledonous host plants.
Keyflana hasta
A small planthopper species in the family Delphacidae, described from North America in 1950. Records indicate presence in the southeastern United States. As with many delphacid planthoppers, it likely inhabits grassland and wetland habitats where host grasses occur.