Auchenorrhyncha
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Koebelia grossa
Koebelia grossa is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the genus Koebelia, which is placed in the tribe Athysanini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented from California based on distribution records. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Kormus californicus
Kormus californicus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Crawford in 1914. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group commonly known as planthoppers. The species is endemic to California, where it has been documented in distribution records. Like other delphacids, it is a small, sap-feeding insect associated with grassland and wetland habitats. Beyond its taxonomic classification and geographic occurrence, specific biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Kunzeana
Kunzeana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Oman in 1949. The genus belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Dikraneurini. It contains more than 30 described species. Members are small, plant-feeding insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the family.
Kyboasca bipunctata
Kyboasca bipunctata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Originally described as Chloria bipunctata by Oshanin in 1871, this small true bug belongs to the tribe Empoascini, a group known for containing many economically significant agricultural pests. The genus Kyboasca is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna found across the Palearctic and Nearctic regions. As a member of the Typhlocybinae, it possesses the characteristic reduced wing venation and specialized mouthparts for piercing-sucking plant feeding typical of this subfamily.
Kyboasca splendida
Kyboasca splendida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. First described by Gillette in 1898, this species belongs to a genus of small, plant-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers. Members of this subfamily are characterized by their reduced wing venation and association with host plants.
Kybos tigris
Kybos tigris is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Hamilton in 1972. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group known for their small size and often cryptic habits on host plants. The species has been recorded in British Columbia, Canada. As with many Typhlocybinae, specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Laccocera lineata
Laccocera lineata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Scudder in 1963. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, a group characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species is part of the genus Laccocera, which is classified within the tribe Delphacini. Distribution records indicate presence in western North America, specifically in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Washington.
Laccocera minuta
Laccocera minuta is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Penner in 1945. It belongs to the genus Laccocera, which comprises small delphacid planthoppers. The species has been recorded from Arizona, North America. Like other delphacids, it is likely associated with grass or sedge hosts, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Laccocera zonata
Laccocera zonata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Van Duzee in 1897. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as planthoppers. Distribution records indicate this species occurs in western North America, with documented presence in Alberta, Arizona, California, Colorado, and Montana. As a member of Delphacidae, it is likely associated with grassland and wetland habitats where its host plants grow, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Laevicephalus bison
Laevicephalus bison is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Hamilton in 1972. The specific epithet 'bison' suggests a possible ecological association with bison or bison-influenced habitats, though this relationship has not been explicitly documented in the available sources. As a member of the tribe Paralimnini, this species belongs to a group of leafhoppers often associated with grasses and sedges in open habitats. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Manitoba, Canada.
Laevicephalus sylvestris
Laevicephalus sylvestris is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn & Ball in 1897. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini. The species has been documented in scattered records across the eastern and central United States. As with other leafhoppers in this genus, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific ecological studies are limited.
Leioscyta
Leioscyta is a genus of treehoppers (Family Membracidae) established by Fowler in 1894. The genus belongs to the tribe Membracini within the subfamily Membracinae. Treehoppers in this genus exhibit the characteristic enlarged pronotum that distinguishes the family. Information on species diversity and biology remains limited in published literature.
Leioscyta pallidipennis
Leioscyta pallidipennis is a treehopper species (Family Membracidae) described by Stål in 1869. The genus Leioscyta belongs to the tribe Membracini within the subfamily Membracinae. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona (USA) and the Mexican states of Morelos and Puebla. As a member of Membracidae, this species possesses the characteristic enlarged pronotum that extends over the body, though specific morphological details for this species are not well documented in available sources.
Lystridea uhleri
Lystridea uhleri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Errhomeninae. Originally described as Bathysmatophorus uhleri by Baker in 1898, it was later transferred to the genus Lystridea. The species is native to western North America and has been recorded from California, Oregon, and Washington. Members of the genus Lystridea are generally associated with coniferous and deciduous forest habitats.
Macropsis dixiensis
Macropsis dixiensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1983. As a member of the subfamily Macropsinae, it is associated with woody host plants. The species is known from limited collection records in North America.
Macropsis notata
Macropsis notata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Macropsinae. It was described by Prohaska in 1923. The genus Macropsis is characterized by enlarged pronota that extend backward over the thorax. Species in this genus are typically associated with woody plants, particularly willows and poplars (Salicaceae). M. notata has been recorded from Luxembourg and the conterminous United States.
Macropsis ocellata
Macropsis ocellata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Provancher in 1872. It belongs to the subfamily Eurymelinae and tribe Macropsini. The species has been recorded from scattered localities including Florida, the District of Columbia, Corsica, and parts of Central Asia (Astrakhan, Ferghana), suggesting a wide but patchy distribution. As with other Macropsis species, it is likely associated with woody host plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Macrosteles canadensis
Macrosteles canadensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon in 2010. It belongs to a genus of small, slender leafhoppers that are widespread in the Northern Hemisphere. The species is recorded from multiple Canadian provinces, indicating a distribution centered in North America. Like other Macrosteles species, it likely inhabits grassy and herbaceous vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented due to its recent description and limited study.
Macrosteles elongatus
Macrosteles elongatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beirne in 1952. The species belongs to a genus of small, slender leafhoppers known for their association with grasses and herbaceous plants. Distribution records indicate presence in western and central Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba) and parts of the northern United States (Minnesota, New Hampshire). As with many Macrosteles species, it is likely associated with meadow and grassland habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Macrosteles oregonensis
Macrosteles oregonensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. The species is known from Oregon. As a member of the genus Macrosteles, it belongs to a group of small, slender leafhoppers that are commonly associated with grasses and sedges. The species was recently described and detailed biological information remains limited.
Macrosteles skalkahiensis
Macrosteles skalkahiensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Beirne in 1952. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers that are ecologically significant as prey for various predatory wasps. The species has been documented in Montana, USA. Like other Macrosteles species, it likely feeds on plant sap and serves as a host for sand wasps in the family Crabronidae.
Macrotomella
Macrotomella is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae. It was established by Van Duzee in 1907. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Delphacini and are part of the diverse delphacid fauna of North America. The genus contains relatively few described species and remains poorly documented in ecological literature.
Macrotomella carinata
Macrotomella carinata is a planthopper species in the family Delphacidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1907. It belongs to a family known for their distinctive enlarged frons and association with grasses and sedges. The species has been recorded from scattered localities in North America and Mexico.
Manzutus
Manzutus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Cicadellini, described by Oman in 1949. It belongs to the subfamily Cicadellinae, a group characterized by robust bodies and often vivid coloration. The genus is represented by few observations, with limited published information on its biology.
Mcateeana
Mcateeana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, established by Christian in 1953. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Typhlocybini, a group of small, delicate leafhoppers often associated with specific host plants. The genus is recognized in the Catalogue of Life and GBIF, with 43 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As with many typhlocybine leafhoppers, species in this genus likely exhibit reduced wing venation and simplified body structures characteristic of this subfamily.
Megamelanus
Megamelanus is a genus of delphacid planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, established by Ball in 1902. The genus contains at least one described species, Megamelanus bicolor. Members of this genus belong to the diverse group of true bugs that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. Like other delphacids, they likely possess a distinctive large movable spur on the hind tibia, a characteristic feature of the family.
Megamelus coronus
Megamelus coronus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1955. The genus Megamelus comprises planthoppers associated with wetland and aquatic habitats, with several species known to feed on emergent aquatic vegetation. Megamelus coronus is recorded from Texas in North America. The species is part of a genus that includes some members used in biological control of invasive aquatic plants, though specific biological control applications for M. coronus have not been documented.
Megamelus inflatus
Megamelus inflatus is a planthopper species in the family Delphacidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to the genus Megamelus, a group of delphacid planthoppers associated with wetland and aquatic habitats. The species is known from North America, with records from New York. Like other delphacids, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem, though specific host plant associations for this species remain undocumented.
Megamelus longicornis
Megamelus longicornis is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Dozier in 1922. It belongs to a genus of small, slender insects commonly known as delphacid planthoppers. The species has been documented in the southeastern United States, with records from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Megamelus metzaria
Megamelus metzaria is a species of delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Crawford in 1914. It is known from North America, with records from British Columbia, Illinois, Kansas, Manitoba, and Michigan. Like other delphacid planthoppers, it is likely associated with wetland or aquatic habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Megamelus ungulatus
Megamelus ungulatus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1955. It belongs to the genus Megamelus, which comprises small delphacid planthoppers associated with wetland and aquatic habitats. The species is recorded from the eastern United States, with distribution records from Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, and New Jersey. As a member of Delphacidae, it is presumed to feed on monocotyledonous plants, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented.
Megatibicen dorsatus
Bush Cicada, Giant Grassland Cicada, Grand Western Cicada, Splendid Prairie Cicada
Megatibicen dorsatus, commonly known as the Bush Cicada or Giant Grassland Cicada, is a large, striking cicada species endemic to the tallgrass and shortgrass prairies of the central United States. Adults are among the largest North American cicadas, measuring approximately 57 mm in length, with distinctive white waxy markings on a dark body. Males produce loud, characteristic songs using internal tymbal organs to attract females. The species has an annual life cycle with staggered emergences, with adults active primarily from July through September. M. dorsatus is frequently found perched on low vegetation in open grassland habitats, where its contrasting coloration provides surprising cryptic protection. Adult males serve as hosts for the acoustically hunting sarcophagid parasitoid Emblemasoma erro.
Melanoliarus californicus
Melanoliarus californicus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1914. The species epithet indicates its association with California. Cixiidae are small to medium-sized planthoppers characterized by their brachypterous (short-winged) or macropterous (long-winged) forms and are commonly found in diverse terrestrial habitats.
Melanoliarus catus
Melanoliarus catus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Caldwell in 1947. It belongs to the tribe Pentastirini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species was originally described as Oliarus catus before being transferred to the genus Melanoliarus. Like other cixiid planthoppers, it is likely associated with plant hosts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Melanoliarus chuliotus
Melanoliarus chuliotus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Ball in 1934 under the genus Oliarus. The species was later transferred to Melanoliarus, a genus of small to medium-sized cixiid planthoppers distributed primarily in the Neotropical and Nearctic regions. Like other members of Cixiidae, it is presumed to have piercing-sucking mouthparts and a life cycle involving root-feeding nymphal stages. Published biological data for this specific species are extremely limited.
Melanoliarus coconinus
Melanoliarus coconinus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Ball in 1934. The genus Melanoliarus contains numerous species distributed across North America, many associated with arid and semi-arid regions. Like other cixiids, this species likely has a life cycle involving root-feeding nymphs and winged adults. Specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Melanoliarus complectus
Melanoliarus complectus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae. It belongs to a genus of small, often dark-colored cixiids found primarily in North America. The species was originally described as Oliarus complectus by Ball in 1902 and later transferred to Melanoliarus. Cixiidae planthoppers are generally associated with plant roots, where nymphs feed underground.
Melanoliarus difficilis
Melanoliarus difficilis is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1912. The genus Melanoliarus belongs to a group of planthoppers commonly associated with woody plants, though specific details about this species' biology remain poorly documented in the available literature. The species epithet 'difficilis' (Latin for 'difficult') may allude to identification challenges or rarity in collections.
Melanoliarus eximus
Melanoliarus eximus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, a group of small, often inconspicuous insects associated with plant roots. The species was described by Caldwell in 1947. Like other cixiids, it likely possesses membranous wings held roof-like over the body and a piercing-sucking mouthpart adapted for feeding on plant vascular fluids. Members of this genus are generally found in North America.
Melanoliarus forcipatus
Melanoliarus forcipatus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Caldwell in 1947. Species in this genus are small to medium-sized fulgoroid insects characterized by their brachypterous (short-winged) condition in females and macropterous (long-winged) condition in males. Cixiidae planthoppers are generally associated with woody or herbaceous host plants, with nymphs often feeding on roots. The specific epithet "forcipatus" refers to a forceps-like structure, likely describing a morphological feature of the male genitalia or other appendage.
Melanoliarus humilis
Melanoliarus humilis is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1830 under the basionym Flata humilis. As a member of the Hemiptera, it belongs to a diverse group of true bugs characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus Melanoliarus contains multiple species of planthoppers distributed across North America. Specific ecological details for M. humilis remain limited in available literature.
Melanoliarus lobatus
Melanoliarus lobatus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Caldwell in 1938. The genus Melanoliarus belongs to the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha, and is part of the diverse assemblage of cixiid planthoppers found in the New World. Species in this genus are generally small to medium-sized planthoppers with characteristic wing venation and body shape typical of the family.
Melanoliarus sylvaticus
Melanoliarus sylvaticus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, originally described by Caldwell in 1947 as Sonorium sylvaticum. The species was later transferred to the genus Melanoliarus. It belongs to the tribe Pentastirini within the subfamily Cixiinae. As with other members of Cixiidae, it is a small, often inconspicuous planthopper with nymphs typically associated with plant roots.
Melanoliarus texanus
Melanoliarus texanus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, order Hemiptera. The species was described by Metcalf in 1923. As a member of Cixiidae, it belongs to a family of small to medium-sized planthoppers characterized by their brachypterous (short-winged) or macropterous (long-winged) forms and association with host plants. The genus Melanoliarus is part of the diverse planthopper fauna of North America.
Melormenis
Melormenis is a genus of planthoppers in the family Flatidae, first described by Metcalf in 1938. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Siphantini within the subfamily Flatinae. Flatid planthoppers are known for their broad, flattened bodies and wings that often form a triangular silhouette at rest. The genus is part of the diverse neotropical fauna of flatid planthoppers, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented for many species.
Memnonia flavida
Memnonia flavida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Hecalini. It is recorded from the southeastern United States, with distribution records from Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, and Georgia. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it is part of one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers.
Memnonia maia
Memnonia maia is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Hamilton in 2000. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Hecalini. The species is recorded from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Memnonia purpurea
Memnonia purpurea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1933. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from limited observations in Arizona. As with other leafhoppers in this family, it is presumed to be a plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Menosoma
Menosoma is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Ball in 1931. It comprises approximately 12 described species and belongs to the tribe Bahitini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. These insects are part of the diverse leafhopper fauna, with over 3,000 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Mesamia diana
Mesamia diana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Van Duzee in 1925. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini, a group of leafhoppers within the large and diverse family Cicadellidae. The genus Mesamia is part of the leafhopper superfamily Membracoidea, which includes some of the most economically significant plant-feeding insects. Very little specific information is available about the biology or ecology of this particular species.