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Aceratagallia curvata
Aceratagallia curvata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Ceratagallia curvata by Oman in 1933. The species has since been reclassified into the genus Aceratagallia. It is known from the western United States, with records from California, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah.
Aceratagallia robusta
Aceratagallia robusta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, order Hemiptera. It belongs to a genus of small, plant-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers. Very little specific information has been documented about this particular species.
Aceratagallia semiarida
Aceratagallia semiarida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described under the genus Ceratagallia. It belongs to a genus of small, slender leafhoppers found primarily in arid and semiarid regions of North America. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with no confirmed observations in major biodiversity databases. Its taxonomic placement was revised from Ceratagallia to Aceratagallia based on morphological characteristics.
Acericerus
Acericerus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Eurymelinae, tribe Idiocerini. The genus was established by Dlabola in 1974 and is recorded from parts of northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Like other idiocerine leafhoppers, members of this genus are associated with woody host plants. The genus contains multiple species, though detailed species-level taxonomy and biology remain incompletely documented.
Acericerus ribauti
Early leafhopper
Acericerus ribauti is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Early leafhopper. It belongs to the genus Acericerus, which is associated with maple (Acer) host plants. The species was described in 2002 and has been recorded from parts of Europe including England, Italy, and southern Russia.
Acinopterus acuminatus
Acinopterus acuminatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. It belongs to the tribe Acinopterini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is recorded from multiple U.S. states including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, and Colorado. As a member of the leafhopper family, it is a small, plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Acinopterus pulchellus
Acinopterus pulchellus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Lawson in 1927. The genus Acinopterus belongs to the tribe Acinopterini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. As a member of the Cicadellidae, it is presumed to feed on plant sap via piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations have not been documented in the provided sources.
Acinopterus viridis
Acinopterus viridis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1903. It belongs to the tribe Acinopterini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from western North America, with distribution records from Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, and Colorado. As a member of the leafhopper family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap, though specific host plants and ecological details remain poorly documented.
Acusana condensa
Acusana condensa is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species is known from Arizona, where it has been documented in distribution records. As a member of the leafhopper family, it likely shares general ecological traits with related species, including plant-feeding habits and association with host vegetation, though specific biological details remain undocumented in available sources.
Acusana fastigor
Acusana fastigor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species is known from California. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Acusana generosa
Acusana generosa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species has been recorded from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, Colorado, and Texas. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs.
Acusana rota
Acusana rota is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Iassinae and tribe Gyponini, a group of small to medium-sized leafhoppers often associated with herbaceous vegetation. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona.
Aflexia
Aflexia is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Paralimnini) described by Oman in 1949. As a member of the tribe Paralimnini, it belongs to a group of grassland and wetland-associated leafhoppers. The genus is poorly documented in the primary literature, with limited species-level taxonomic work published. Available records from iNaturalist suggest it is rarely encountered by observers.
Aflexia rubranura
Red-Tailed Leafhopper
Aflexia rubranura is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was originally described as Flexamia rubranura by DeLong in 1935 and later transferred to the genus Aflexia. The species is known by the common name Red-Tailed Leafhopper, referring to a distinctive coloration feature. It belongs to the tribe Paralimnini, a group of grass-feeding leafhoppers.
Agallia bidactylata
A small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1933. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini, a group of leafhoppers often associated with herbaceous vegetation. The species is documented from Arizona and is characterized by distinctive genital structures that aid in identification.
Agallia pumila
Agallia pumila is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1971. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini within the subfamily Megophthalminae. The species is known from the western United States, with records from California and Oregon. Like other members of the genus Agallia, it is likely associated with vegetation in its habitat, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Agallia quadripunctata
Four-spotted Clover Leafhopper
Agallia quadripunctata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Four-spotted Clover Leafhopper. The species was described by Provancher in 1872, with the basionym Bythoscopus quadripunctatus. It belongs to the subfamily Megophthalminae and tribe Agalliini. The species has been recorded in the iNaturalist database with over 1,700 observations, indicating it is relatively well-documented. Taxonomic databases show some disagreement regarding its generic placement, with GBIF listing it as a synonym under Agalliota quadripunctata while NCBI and Catalogue of Life maintain it in Agallia.
Agalliini
Agalliini is a tribe of leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) within subfamily Megophthalminae, established by Kirkaldy in 1901. Members are distributed across Asia, with documented species in China (Guizhou, Yunnan), Pakistan, and Vietnam. The tribe has been subject to recent taxonomic revision, including descriptions of new genera and species based primarily on male genitalia characters. Species-level identification relies heavily on aedeagal morphology and pygofer structure.
Agalliopsis ancistra
Agalliopsis ancistra is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1970. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with herbaceous vegetation. The species has been documented across multiple states in the central and southwestern United States.
Agalliopsis novella
Agalliopsis novella is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Megophthalminae. First described by Thomas Say in 1830, this species belongs to a genus of small, wedge-shaped leafhoppers. The species has been recorded across much of North America, with distribution records from both the United States and Canada. As a member of the Megophthalminae, it shares characteristics with other Agalliopsis species, though specific distinguishing features require close examination.
Agalliopsis novellina
Agalliopsis novellina is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1935. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with herbaceous vegetation. The species has been recorded from several western U.S. states including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and New Mexico.
Agalliopsis stella
Agalliopsis stella is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1970. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini within the subfamily Megophthalminae. Records indicate this species occurs in the south-central United States, specifically in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. The genus Agalliopsis comprises small leafhoppers, though species-level biological details for A. stella remain poorly documented in available literature.
Aguriahana
Aguriahana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Distant in 1918. The genus belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small, often delicate leafhoppers. It includes at least one confirmed species, Aguriahana stellulata. Species are recorded from Europe, North America, and Japan.
Aguriahana stellulata
Cherry Leafhopper
Aguriahana stellulata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Cherry Leafhopper. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group characterized by small size and often intricate wing patterning. The species has been documented across Europe and North America, with additional records from parts of Russia.
Alapus elongatus
Alapus elongatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer and Tuthill in 1935. It belongs to the tribe Paralimnini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from Florida based on distribution records. Like other leafhoppers, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Alconeura cinctella
Alconeura cinctella is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by DeLong & Ruppel in 1951. The species is recorded from several states in Mexico. As a member of the Typhlocybinae, it belongs to a group of small, often delicate leafhoppers that feed on plant sap.
Alconeura dorsalis
Alconeura dorsalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species was described by DeLong in 1924 and is currently accepted as valid. It belongs to the tribe Dikraneurini, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with herbaceous vegetation. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the southeastern and southwestern United States.
Alconeura lappa
Alconeura lappa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Griffith in 1938. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. Records indicate this species occurs in Arizona. As with other members of its genus, it is likely a small, plant-feeding insect, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Alconeura necopinata
Alconeura necopinata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Griffith in 1938. It belongs to the tribe Dikraneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers. Records indicate occurrence in California. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species.
Alconeura tricolor
Alconeura tricolor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, tribe Dikraneurini. It was described by Van Duzee in 1914. The species is known from the southwestern United States, with records from California and New Mexico. As a member of the Typhlocybinae, it belongs to a group commonly known as the 'sharpshooters' or 'leafhoppers,' though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Alebra aurea
Alebra aurea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Walsh in 1862. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as the typhlocybine leafhoppers. The species name 'aurea' (Latin for 'golden') likely refers to coloration characteristics. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Alebra bicincta
Alebra bicincta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with woody plants. The specific epithet "bicincta" (meaning "two-banded") likely refers to a color pattern feature, though detailed morphological descriptions remain limited in accessible literature. The species is recorded from several U.S. states but appears to be relatively poorly known compared to other Alebra species.
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Alebra elegans is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Hamilton in 1995. It belongs to the genus Alebra, a group of small, often pale-colored leafhoppers. The species has been recorded in northeastern North America, specifically in the U.S. states of Maine and New Hampshire, and in the Canadian province of Québec. Like other members of Typhlocybinae, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Alebra wahlbergi
Alebra wahlbergi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Boheman in 1845. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Alebrini. The species has been recorded in multiple geographic regions including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs.
Aligia californica
Aligia californica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Van Duzee in 1925. It is native to the western United States, with records from California and Oregon. As a member of the tribe Platymetopiini, it belongs to a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers whose members are generally associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Aligia colei
Aligia colei is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. Described by Van Duzee in 1925, this species belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini, a group of small, often cryptic leafhoppers. As with many members of this genus and tribe, detailed natural history information remains limited in the accessible literature.
Aligia dellana
Aligia dellana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Like other members of this genus, it is a small, sap-feeding insect associated with vegetation. The species is known from limited observations, with 22 records documented on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Aligia turbinata
Aligia turbinata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1931. The genus Aligia belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Very little published information exists on the natural history of this species.
Allogonia
Allogonia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Cicadellini. It was described by Melichar in 1926. Members of this genus are part of the diverse Cicadellinae subfamily, which contains many economically significant agricultural pests. The genus is documented in entomological collections and has approximately 200 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate documentation of its species in nature.
Allygianus
Allygianus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was established by Ball in 1936 and belongs to the tribe Athysanini. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its biology and ecology. Records are sparse, with only a handful of observations documented in biodiversity databases.
Allygianus varius
Allygianus varius is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer in 1938. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Athysanini. The species is known from California. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it is a phloem-feeding insect.
Allygidius atomarius
Allygidius atomarius is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. First described by Fabricius in 1794 as Cicada atomaria, this species has been documented across parts of Europe and Asia, with distribution records from locations including Belgorod and Chernihiv in Ukraine, Bursa in Turkey, Corse (Corsica), and Emilia-Romagna in Italy. The species belongs to the tribe Athysanini within the diverse leafhopper fauna.
Allygiella clathrata
Allygiella clathrata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1936. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large and diverse group of leafhoppers. The species is known from California, USA. Like other leafhoppers, it is a sap-feeding insect that uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on plant vascular tissues.
Amblysellus curtisii
Amblysellus curtisii is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Fitch in 1851 under the basionym Amblycephalus curtisii. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers. The species has been documented across multiple states in the eastern and midwestern United States. It is part of the genus Amblysellus, which comprises small to medium-sized leafhoppers typically associated with grasses and herbaceous vegetation.
Amblysellus dorsti
Amblysellus dorsti is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1940. Originally placed in the genus Deltocephalus, it was later transferred to Amblysellus. The species is known from a limited number of records in the southwestern United States. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to the large and diverse leafhopper subfamily Deltocephalinae.
Amplicephalus
Amplicephalus is a genus of leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in the tribe Deltocephalini. At least one species, A. funzaensis, has been documented as a vector for phytoplasmas of groups 16SrI and 16SrVII in Colombia, transmitting these plant pathogenic bacteria to bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris). The genus belongs to a large group of phloem-feeding insects with potential agricultural significance as disease vectors.
Amplicephalus nebulosus
Amplicephalus nebulosus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Endria nebulosa by Ball in 1900. It is currently treated as a synonym of Endria nebulosa in major taxonomic databases. The species has been recorded from both North America (Colorado) and parts of Asia (Buryat, Chita, Chuvash, Hentiy regions), indicating a transcontinental distribution. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it belongs to a large and diverse group of leafhoppers with varied host plant associations.
Amplicephalus simplex
Amplicephalus simplex is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was first described by Van Duzee in 1892 under the name Athysanus simplarius. The species is documented from scattered localities in the eastern and midwestern United States. As a member of the Deltocephalini tribe, it belongs to a diverse group of leafhoppers associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Ankosus
Ankosus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman and Musgrave in 1975. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. As a member of the Membracoidea superfamily, these insects are part of the diverse Auchenorrhyncha lineage within Hemiptera. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature beyond its original taxonomic description.
Anoscopus
Anoscopus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Carl Ludwig Kirschbaum in 1858. The genus contains approximately 15 described species distributed across Europe and North America. These insects are part of the subfamily Aphrodinae and tribe Aphrodini.