Cicadellidae
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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.
Eutettix pictus
Eutettix pictus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. The species belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is documented from several U.S. states including Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and the District of Columbia. The specific epithet "pictus" refers to its painted or marked appearance.
Eutettix planus
Eutettix planus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species is known from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Like other members of the genus Eutettix, it is likely associated with desert and grassland vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the literature.
Eutettix querci
Eutettix querci is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Gillette and Baker in 1895. The specific epithet 'querci' suggests an association with oak (Quercus), though detailed biological information remains limited. A variety, Eutettix querci var. albus, was described by Hepner in 1942 but is now considered a synonym. Distribution records indicate occurrence in western and south-central United States.
Eutettix subspinosus
Eutettix subspinosus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from Arizona.
Eutettix tristis
Eutettix tristis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1907. It belongs to the large subfamily Deltocephalinae, a group known for their diverse host plant associations and economic significance as agricultural pests. The species has been documented in scattered localities across the eastern and central United States.
Eutettix variabilis
Eutettix variabilis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. Distribution records indicate presence in Arkansas, Ontario, and South Dakota. As with other members of the genus Eutettix, it is a true bug in the order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant fluids.
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.
Evacanthus chlamidatus
Evacanthus chlamidatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1983. It belongs to the subfamily Evacanthinae, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features including enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species has been documented in North Carolina, USA, with limited observational records available.
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.
Excultanus neomexicanus
Excultanus neomexicanus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is a member of the tribe Scaphoideini and subtribe Phlepsiina. The species was described by Baker in 1895 and is native to the southwestern United States.
Exitianus exitiosus
Gray Lawn Leafhopper
Exitianus exitiosus, commonly known as the gray lawn leafhopper, is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. The species was first described by Uhler in 1880. Two subspecies are recognized: E. e. angustatus and E. e. pallidens, both described by DeLong & Hershberger in 1947. The species has been documented in laboratory studies examining its life history characteristics.
Exitianus picatus
Exitianus picatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Chiasmini. It was described by Gibson in 1919. The species is known from the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico and Central America. Like other members of Exitianus, it is likely associated with grassland and agricultural habitats.
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.
Fagocyba douglasi
Fagocyba douglasi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to a group of small, sap-feeding insects commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. The species was described by Edwards in 1878. Distribution records indicate occurrence in parts of Europe (Italy, Crimea) and western North America (British Columbia), suggesting a transcontinental or possibly introduced range pattern.
Fieberiella
Fieberiella is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, comprising at least 20 described species. The genus was established by Signoret in 1880. Members are phloem-feeding insects with documented significance as vectors of plant pathogens, particularly phytoplasmas affecting fruit trees. The best-studied species, Fieberiella florii, has been confirmed as a vector of "Candidatus Phytoplasma mali" causing apple proliferation disease.
Fieberiella florii
privet leafhopper, Flor's leafhopper, cherry leafhopper
Fieberiella florii is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, native to Europe and established in North America. It is a phloem-feeding insect that develops on multiple woody host plants, particularly in stone fruit orchards and surrounding vegetation. The species has been experimentally confirmed as a vector of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma mali', the causal agent of apple proliferation disease. In western Oregon, it shows a distinct seasonal cycle with overwintering eggs, spring nymph emergence, and peak adult populations in summer.
Flexamia
Flexamia is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae) established by DeLong in 1926. The genus is characterized by a high degree of host-plant specificity, with most species dependent on particular grass species. A notable member, F. whitcombi, was discovered in 2015 inhabiting the threatened pinebarren smokegrass (Muhlenbergia torreyana) in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, highlighting conservation concerns for these specialized insects.
Flexamia abbreviata
Flexamia abbreviata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn and Ball in 1897 under the basionym Deltocephalus abbreviatus. The species belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of leafhoppers noted for their high degree of host plant specificity. It has been recorded from several central and western U.S. states including Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on grasses, though specific host associations for this species have not been documented.
Flexamia albida
Flexamia albida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn and Ball in 1897. Originally described as Deltocephalus albidus, it was later transferred to the genus Flexamia. The species belongs to the tribe Paralimnini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Like other members of the genus Flexamia, it is likely associated with specific host plants, a trait common to this genus of leafhoppers.
Flexamia areolata
Flexamia areolata is a leafhopper species first described by Ball in 1899. It belongs to the genus Flexamia within the family Cicadellidae, a group known for their plant-specific host associations. The species has been recorded from multiple eastern and central United States locations. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be associated with specific grass host plants, though detailed ecological studies for this particular species appear limited.
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 atlantica
Flexamia atlantica is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1926 as Deltocephalus atlanticus. It belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of leafhoppers in which most species exhibit high host-plant specificity. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the eastern and central United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with specific grass host plants, though detailed ecological studies are limited.
Flexamia clayi
Flexamia clayi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Young and Beirne in 1958. It belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of leafhoppers known for their specialized host plant associations with grasses. The species has been documented in the eastern United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits specific ecological relationships with its host vegetation.
Flexamia curvata
Flexamia curvata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Deltocephalus curvatus by DeLong in 1926. The species belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of leafhoppers known for host plant specificity. It has been recorded from several central and south-central U.S. states including Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with particular grass species, though specific host relationships for this species remain poorly documented.
Flexamia doeringae
Flexamia doeringae is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Beamer and Tuthill in 1934. It belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers known for their specialized host plant associations. The genus is characterized by species that are typically dependent on specific grass hosts, though the particular host relationships of F. doeringae remain undocumented. The species has been recorded from Arizona and Mexico.
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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pyrops
Flexamia pyrops is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Crumb in 1915. The genus Flexamia belongs to the tribe Paralimnini and subfamily Deltocephalinae. Members of this genus are generally associated with specific host plants, a trait shared with most other Flexamia species. Distribution records indicate presence in several eastern and southeastern US states including Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, and Maryland.
Flexamia satilla
Flexamia satilla is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton and Ross in 1975. It belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers known for their specialized associations with grasses and sedges. The species is documented from Georgia, USA. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits host-specific feeding relationships with particular grass species.
Floridonus 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.
Forcipata frigida
Forcipata frigida is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Beirne in 1955. It belongs to the tribe Dikraneurini, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with herbaceous vegetation. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the Canadian prairie provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Forcipata loca
Forcipata loca is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong & Caldwell in 1936. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Dikraneurini. The species has been documented in multiple U.S. states across different regions.
Forcipata montana
Forcipata montana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Hamilton in 1998. It belongs to the tribe Dikraneurini, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with specific host plants. The species name "montana" suggests a mountainous distribution.
Forcipata triquetra
Forcipata triquetra is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by DeLong and Caldwell in 1936. The species is known from scattered records in the north-central United States. As a member of the Dikraneurini tribe, it belongs to a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers that feed on plant vascular tissue.
Forcipata unica
Forcipata unica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1998. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. The species is known from Wisconsin, USA. Like other members of its genus, it is a small, plant-feeding insect.
Gloridonus atridorsum
Gloridonus atridorsum is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Van Duzee in 1894. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large and diverse group of leafhoppers. The species has been recorded from western North America, with distribution spanning parts of Canada and the western United States.
Gloridonus chiragricus
Gloridonus chiragricus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. It belongs to the tribe Cicadellini, a group of robust, often brightly colored leafhoppers. The species is known from limited records in Arizona, with few documented observations. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits arid and semi-arid environments. Specific ecological details remain poorly documented due to its rarity in collections and limited study.
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.
Gloridonus venditarius
Gloridonus venditarius is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1910. It belongs to the genus Gloridonus, which is part of the diverse true bug assemblage within Hemiptera. The species has been documented across western North America from British Columbia southward through the western United States. Like other leafhoppers, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant vascular tissues.
Gloridonus xyston
Gloridonus xyston is a leafhopper species described by Hamilton in 2014. It belongs to the family Cicadellidae, a diverse group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers. The species is known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
Gonatocerini
Gonatocerini is a tribe of minute egg parasitoids within Mymaridae (Hymenoptera). Members are idiobiont parasitoids of insect eggs, with several species employed in biological control programs against leafhopper pests (Cicadellidae: Proconiini). The tribe currently comprises 14 recognized genera. A survey in tobacco crops of central Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, documented 698 individuals across 21 species in four genera: Gonatocerus (most abundant), Cosmocomoidea, Lymaenon, and Tanyxiphium.
Graminella
Graminella is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, comprising at least 30 described species. The genus is best known through extensive research on Graminella nigrifrons (black-faced leafhopper), a significant agricultural pest and plant virus vector in North American maize systems. Members of this genus feed on grasses and grass-family crops, with documented vectoring capacity for multiple economically important plant pathogens including corn stunt spiroplasma, maize chlorotic dwarf virus, and maize fine streak virus.
Graminella aureovittata
Graminella aureovittata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described from the United States in 1920. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a diverse group of grassland and agricultural leafhoppers. The species has been documented across multiple states in the eastern and central United States, with records spanning from Florida to Massachusetts and westward to Kansas. Its specific epithet 'aureovittata' (golden-striped) likely refers to distinctive coloration features. As with many Deltocephalinae, it is presumed to be associated with grasses, though direct host plant records remain limited.
Graminella cognita
Graminella cognita is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Caldwell in 1952. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a diverse group of leafhoppers commonly associated with grasses and other herbaceous plants. The species has been recorded in the southeastern United States and parts of the Caribbean. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with grassland habitats, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Graminella nigrifrons
black-faced leafhopper
Graminella nigrifrons is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae that serves as a significant agricultural pest and plant virus vector. It transmits multiple agronomically important pathogens including corn stunt virus, maize chlorotic dwarf virus, maize fine streak virus, and phytoplasmas. The species feeds on phloem sap of maize, sorghum, oats, and various grass species. Research has characterized its salivary gland transcriptome, revealing 14,297 salivary gland-enriched transcripts and 195 predicted secretory peptides involved in host feeding and potential modulation of plant defenses.
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.
Graminella sonora
Lesser Lawn Leafhopper
Graminella sonora is a small leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Lesser Lawn Leafhopper. It is widely distributed across the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America, with records from Arizona, California, Florida, and Honduras. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it likely feeds on grasses and herbaceous plants, though specific host associations remain poorly documented. The species was described by Ball in 1900 and remains relatively understudied despite its broad geographic range.