Cicadellidae
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Hebata volsella
Hebata volsella is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Hamilton in 1987. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, a group of insects characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species is known from eastern Canada, with records from Nova Scotia and Québec. Like other leafhoppers, it likely feeds on plant sap using its specialized mouthparts.
Hebecephalus abies
Hebecephalus abies is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1999. The specific epithet "abies" suggests an association with fir trees (genus Abies), though direct ecological documentation remains limited. The species is known from Utah, USA. As a member of the tribe Paralimnini, it belongs to a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers that are generally associated with herbaceous or woody host plants.
Hebecephalus chandleri
Hebecephalus chandleri 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 has been documented in Wyoming, United States. As a member of the genus Hebecephalus, it shares the characteristic head morphology that defines this group within the leafhopper family.
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 crenulatus
Hebecephalus crenulatus 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 has been recorded from Idaho, United States. As a member of the genus Hebecephalus, it is part of a group of leafhoppers characterized by distinctive head morphology.
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.
Hebecephalus signatifrons
Hebecephalus signatifrons is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. First described by Van Duzee in 1892, this species is placed in the tribe Paralimnini, a group associated with wetland and riparian habitats. Records indicate a western North American distribution.
Hebecephalus veretillum
Hebecephalus veretillum is a species of leafhopper described by Hamilton in 1999. It belongs to the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Paralimnini. The species is known from Idaho in the western United States. As a member of the leafhopper family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations have not been documented.
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.
Hecalus atascaderus
Hecalus atascaderus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Parabolocratus atascaderus by Ball in 1933. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from California, with the specific epithet referencing Atascadero. Very few observations exist, with only one record documented in iNaturalist.
Hecalus major
Hecalus major is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1915 under the basionym Parabolocratus major. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in several Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. states.
Hecalus montanus
Hecalus montanus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. The species is distributed across northern and western North America, with records from Alaska, western Canada, and Colorado. As a member of the tribe Hecalini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers whose biology remains poorly documented in published literature.
Helochara delta
Helochara delta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1943. It belongs to the subfamily Cicadellinae, a group commonly known as sharpshooters. The species has been recorded from western North America, with observations in British Columbia, Washington, and California. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with vascular plant hosts, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Helochara deltoides
Helochara deltoides is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1986. It belongs to the genus Helochara, which is placed in the tribe Cicadellini within the subfamily Cicadellinae. As a member of the leafhopper family, it possesses the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts and hind legs modified for jumping that define this diverse group of hemipterans. The species epithet 'deltoides' suggests a triangular or delta-shaped feature, though the specific morphological basis for this name is not documented in the provided sources.
Helochara forceps
Helochara forceps is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1986. It belongs to the genus Helochara within the tribe Cicadellini. The species epithet "forceps" likely refers to some morphological feature of the male genitalia, a common naming convention in leafhopper taxonomy. It is one of relatively few described species in this genus, which is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna of North America.
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 beameri
Henribautia beameri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Christian in 1953. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. The species is known from Arizona. As a member of this subfamily, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap, though specific host plants and detailed biology remain undocumented.
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.
Hepzygina milleri
Hepzygina milleri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Beamer in 1929. The species belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small leafhoppers commonly associated with vascular plants. Records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and Texas. The genus Hepzygina is part of the diverse membracoid lineage of sap-feeding insects.
Homalodisca elongata
Homalodisca elongata is a species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Proconiini. It was described by Ball in 1936. The species belongs to a genus containing several economically important vectors of plant pathogens, including the glassy-winged sharpshooter (H. vitripennis), though H. elongata itself has received limited specific study. Like other proconiine sharpshooters, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant xylem.
Homalodisca ichthyocephala
Homalodisca ichthyocephala is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Proconiini, first described by Signoret in 1854. The species has been documented exhibiting thanatosis (death-feigning), representing the first comprehensive report of this antipredator behavior in the family Cicadellidae. Research from Zirándaro, Guerrero, Mexico identified five sequential phases of thanatosis: mechanical disturbance, catatonic, myoclonic, motor recovery, and escape. Females demonstrate significantly longer motor recovery phases than males. The species belongs to a genus containing important vectors of plant pathogens, including Xylella fastidiosa.
Homalodisca insolita
johnsongrass sharpshooter
Homalodisca insolita, commonly known as the johnsongrass sharpshooter, is a proconiine sharpshooter in the family Cicadellidae. It is native to southern North America and has been documented spreading northward into the southeastern United States. The species is a known vector of Xylella fastidiosa, a xylem-limited bacterium that causes Pierce's disease in grapevines and other plant diseases. Its eggs serve as hosts for egg parasitoids including Paracentrobia americana (Trichogrammatidae).
Homalodisca vitripennis
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
Homalodisca vitripennis, commonly known as the glassy-winged sharpshooter, is a large leafhopper native to the southeastern United States and northeastern Mexico. It has become a major invasive pest in California, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands, where it vectors Xylella fastidiosa, the bacterium causing Pierce's disease of grapevine—a lethal condition for vineyards. The species exhibits complex vibrational communication during mating, with males and females engaging in duets using species-specific signals. Populations in California's Central Valley have developed significant resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides, particularly imidacloprid, creating challenges for chemical management. Classical biological control using egg parasitoids from the genus Gonatocerus (family Mymaridae) has proven effective, with parasitism rates reaching 80-100% in some areas.
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.
Hylaius
Hylaius is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) established by Oman & Musgrave in 1975. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. The genus is rarely reported, with only 9 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data.
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 anthisma
Microleafhopper
Hymetta anthisma is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by McAtee in 1919. It is commonly referred to as a 'microleafhopper' due to its diminutive size. The species is part of the diverse Erythroneurini tribe, which includes many colorful, tiny leafhoppers that inhabit a variety of plant communities. Hymetta anthisma has been documented in observational records, particularly in North American habitats during autumn months.
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.
Hymetta kansasensis
Hymetta kansasensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, first described by Fairbairn in 1928. The specific epithet refers to Kansas, indicating the type locality or region of original description. As a member of the tribe Erythroneurini, it belongs to a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. The genus Hymetta includes species that feed on plant sap and are typically associated with diverse host plants.
Hymetta trifasciata
Hymetta trifasciata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1825. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Erythroneurini, placing it among the microleafhoppers. The specific epithet 'trifasciata' refers to the three-banded color pattern characteristic of this species. Like other members of its genus, it is a small, plant-feeding insect associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Idiocerus
Idiocerus is a large genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Lewis in 1834. The genus is taxonomically challenging, with many species exhibiting similar morphology that complicates identification. Species are predominantly associated with woody host plants, particularly poplars (Populus) and willows (Salix), though some species have been documented as pests of mango (Mangifera indica) in India. The genus has a broad distribution across the Holarctic region, with numerous species in both Europe and North America.
Idiocerus amoenus
Idiocerus amoenus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Van Duzee in 1894. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Idiocerus nervatus according to modern taxonomic databases. It belongs to the subfamily Eurymelinae and tribe Idiocerini, a group of leafhoppers characterized by their relatively broad head and often distinctive coloration. Records indicate occurrence in western and southwestern North America.
Idiocerus distinctus
Idiocerus distinctus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Eurymelinae, first described by Gillette & Baker in 1895. It belongs to a genus of relatively large, robust leafhoppers often associated with woody host plants. The species has been recorded from several western North American states. Like other Idiocerus species, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Idiocerus ensiger
Idiocerus ensiger is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1902. It belongs to the subfamily Eurymelinae and tribe Idiocerini. The species is known from western North America, with records from California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. As with other members of the genus Idiocerus, it is associated with woody plants, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Idiocerus glacialis
Idiocerus glacialis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1985. The specific epithet "glacialis" suggests an association with cold or glacial environments. Distribution records indicate occurrence in British Columbia, Canada. As a member of the genus Idiocerus, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers characterized by enlarged heads and often specific host plant associations.
Idiocerus interruptus
Idiocerus interruptus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Gillette & Baker in 1895. It belongs to the subfamily Eurymelinae and tribe Idiocerini. The species is recorded from Colorado, USA, based on available distribution data. As a member of the genus Idiocerus, it shares the characteristic broad, somewhat flattened body form typical of this group of leafhoppers.
Idiocerus maximus
Idiocerus maximus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Freytag in 1965. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Populicerus formosus. It belongs to the subfamily Eurymelinae, a group of leafhoppers often associated with woody host plants. Records indicate a western North American distribution.
Idiocerus morosus
A leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1902. Records indicate occurrence in western North American states including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Oregon. Very little published biological information is available for this species.
Idiocerus musteus arsiniatus
Idiocerus musteus arsiniatus is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1985. It belongs to a genus of relatively large, robust leafhoppers often associated with woody plants. The subspecies designation indicates geographic or morphological differentiation from the nominate form I. musteus musteus. Records indicate presence in western North America.
Idiocerus nervatus
Idiocerus nervatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1894. It belongs to the genus Idiocerus, a group characterized by enlarged, bulbous heads. The species has been documented across western and southwestern North America, with records from California to British Columbia and eastward to Colorado and Connecticut.
Idiocerus pericallis
Idiocerus pericallis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1980. It belongs to the subfamily Idiocerinae, a group characterized by broad heads and often associated with woody plants. The species is documented from western North America, with records from British Columbia, Colorado, and Oregon. As with most Idiocerus species, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the family.
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.
Idiocerus setaceus
Idiocerus setaceus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1985. It belongs to the subfamily Eurymelinae and tribe Idiocerini, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features. The species has been documented across northern North America, with records from Canadian provinces and territories as well as New York State. As a member of the genus Idiocerus, it shares the group's association with woody host plants, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Idiocerus stigmaticalis
Idiocerus stigmaticalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Lewis in 1834. It belongs to the subfamily Eurymelinae and tribe Idiocerini, a group characterized by their broad, rounded heads and association with woody host plants. The species has been recorded across parts of Europe including England, Italy, and Ukraine. Like other Idiocerus species, it is likely associated with deciduous trees, though specific host plant records for this species are limited.
Idiocerus taiga
Idiocerus taiga is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Idiocerinae. The species was described by Hamilton in 1980. Distribution records indicate it occurs in Alberta, Canada. Like other members of the genus Idiocerus, it is likely associated with woody host plants, though specific biological details remain undocumented in the provided sources.
Idiocerus vanduzeei
Idiocerus vanduzeei is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1980. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Populicerus vanduzeei in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision within the genus. Leafhoppers in this genus are typically associated with woody host plants.