Caliscelidae
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Aphelonema
Aphelonema is a genus of planthoppers in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Uhler in 1876. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. These insects are part of the diverse Fulgoromorpha infraorder, which contains numerous economically and ecologically significant planthopper groups. The genus is poorly documented in public sources, with limited observational records available.
Aphelonema simplex
Velvet-striped grasshopper
Aphelonema simplex is a planthopper species in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Uhler in 1876. Despite its common name "Velvet-striped grasshopper," this species is not a true grasshopper (family Acrididae) but belongs to the order Hemiptera. It has been recorded from multiple U.S. states including Colorado, Florida, and Alabama.
Asarcopus
Asarcopus is a genus of planthoppers in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Horváth in 1921. These insects belong to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group characterized by their distinctive head morphology and jumping hind legs. The genus is placed in the tribe Caliscelini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. Very few observations of this genus have been recorded, with limited documentation of its biology and ecology.
Bruchomorpha abrupta
Bruchomorpha abrupta is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Ball in 1935. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive morphological features typical of this group of fulgoromorph hemipterans. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range in North America, with records from Colorado to Florida. As a member of the Caliscelidae, it is part of a family commonly known as piglet bugs or false planthoppers, though specific biological details for this species remain limited in the available literature.
Bruchomorpha beameri
A small planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, described by Doering in 1940. The species belongs to the genus Bruchomorpha, a group of diminutive fulgoroid planthoppers found in western North America. Records indicate occurrence in grassland and prairie habitats across the western United States and into Canada.
Bruchomorpha decorata
Decorated Piglet Bug
Bruchomorpha decorata is a planthopper species in the family Caliscelidae, commonly known as the Decorated Piglet Bug. It was described by Metcalf in 1923. The species belongs to the genus Bruchomorpha, a group of small, often compact fulgoroid insects sometimes referred to as 'piglet bugs' due to their rounded body shape. Records indicate presence in the southwestern United States and central Mexico.
Bruchomorpha extensa
Bruchomorpha extensa is a planthopper species in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Ball in 1935. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive morphological features within the Fulgoroidea superfamily. The species has been documented in western North America, with occurrence records spanning from the southwestern United States to northwestern Mexico. Like other caliscelid planthoppers, it is presumed to feed on plant vascular fluids, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Bruchomorpha minima
Bruchomorpha minima is a small planthopper species in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to a genus of diminutive fulgoroid insects characterized by their compact body form. The species epithet 'minima' reflects its notably small size relative to congeners. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only three records in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Bruchomorpha pallidipes
Bruchomorpha pallidipes is a planthopper species in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Stål in 1862. It is one of several species in the genus Bruchomorpha, which belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini. The species has been recorded from multiple U.S. states including California, Alabama, Colorado, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. Like other caliscelid planthoppers, it is associated with grassy and herbaceous habitats.
Bruchomorpha rugosa
Bruchomorpha rugosa is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It is currently recognized as a valid species, though it has been treated as a synonym of Fitchiella rugosa in some classifications. The genus Bruchomorpha belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. Like other caliscelid planthoppers, it is a small, jumping insect associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Bruchomorpha tenebrosa
Bruchomorpha tenebrosa is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Doering in 1940. It belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. The genus Bruchomorpha is part of the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily, commonly known as planthoppers. This species has been recorded from Florida, though detailed biological information remains limited in the available literature.
Bruchomorpha vittata
Bruchomorpha vittata is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, described by Metcalf in 1923. The specific epithet "vittata" (meaning "striped" or "banded") suggests a striped color pattern on the body. Like other members of the genus Bruchomorpha, this species belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. Very little specific information about this species' biology, ecology, or distribution has been documented in the available literature.
Caliscelini
Caliscelini is a tribe of small planthoppers within the family Caliscelidae (Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea). Members are distributed across Asia, with documented genera including bamboo-feeding specialists in southwestern China and taxa from montane regions of Vietnam. The tribe has been studied primarily through taxonomic descriptions of new genera and species, with limited biological data available for most representatives.
Caliscelis
Caliscelis is a genus of planthoppers in the family Caliscelidae, established by Laporte in 1833. These insects belong to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group of true bugs known for their distinctive head morphology and jumping hind legs. The genus is part of the tribe Caliscelini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. Members of this genus are found primarily in the Palearctic region, with documented observations across Europe and parts of Asia.
Caliscelis bonellii
Caliscelis bonellii is a planthopper species in the family Caliscelidae, originally described as Fulgora bonellii by Latreille in 1807. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group known for their enlarged frons and distinctive head morphology. The species has been recorded across Mediterranean Europe and has been introduced to North America, with observations in California. It is one of the more frequently documented species in its genus, with over 250 iNaturalist observations.
Fitchiella
Fitchiella is a North American genus of planthoppers in the family Caliscelidae. The genus contains five described species, including the notably rare F. robertsonii, which has been the subject of recent intensive study. Most species remain poorly known biologically.
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.
Fitchiella mediana
Fitchiella mediana is a small planthopper species in the family Caliscelidae, described by Lawson in 1933. It belongs to a genus containing other rare and poorly known planthoppers. The species has been recorded from Arizona and California. Little is known of its biology compared to its congener F. robertsonii, which has been intensively studied in Iowa prairies.
Fitchiella melichari
A small planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, described by Ball in 1910. Records indicate presence in Arizona. Very little biological information is documented for this species specifically.
Nenema confragosa
Nenema confragosa is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, described by Doering in 1941. It is one of several species in the genus Nenema, a group of small, often inconspicuous planthoppers found in arid regions of western North America. The species appears to be restricted to the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. Like other Caliscelidae, it likely inhabits grassland and shrubland environments where it feeds on plant sap.
Nenema convergens
Nenema convergens is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Bunn in 1930. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha, within the infraorder Fulgoromorpha. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. Little is known about its biology, ecology, or host associations.
Papagona
Papagona is a genus of planthoppers in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Ball in 1935. It belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. Members of this genus are part of the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily, a group of Hemiptera characterized by their specialized mouthparts and often distinctive head morphologies. The genus has been documented in taxonomic literature but remains poorly known in terms of species diversity and natural history.
Papagona papoosa
Papagona papoosa is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, described by Ball in 1935. It belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini, a group of small, often cryptic fulgoromorphs. The species is recorded from Arizona and appears to be restricted to this region. Like other caliscelids, it likely inhabits grassland or shrubland environments.
Protrocha
Protrocha is a genus of planthoppers in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Emeljanov in 1996. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha within the order Hemiptera. The genus is classified in the tribe Peltonotellini and subfamily Caliscelinae. As of current records, it contains an undetermined number of species with limited published documentation.
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.