Cicadellidae
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Limotettix plutonius
Limotettix plutonius is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Uhler in 1877. It is currently recognized as a synonym, with GBIF indicating it is placed in the genus Ophiola as Ophiola corniculus. The species has been recorded from scattered localities across northern Eurasia including eastern Russia, Japan (Hokkaido), and England.
Limotettix scudderi
Limotettix scudderi is a leafhopper species described by Hamilton in 1994, originally placed in the subgenus Scleroracus of the genus Limotettix. The species is part of an evolutionary radiation of Limotettix in peatland habitats, representing a lineage that adapted from ancestral wetland plants to colonize drier environments. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Scleroracus scudderi. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Yukon Territory.
Limotettix shastus
Limotettix shastus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Ball in 1916. The species has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some authorities placing it in the genus Scleroracus. It is recorded from western North America, including California, Oregon, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Limotettix strictus
Limotettix strictus is a leafhopper species described by Hamilton in 1994. It is currently treated as a synonym of Scleroracus strictus. The species has been recorded from Colorado. As a member of the tribe Limotettigini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers associated with wetland and riparian habitats.
Limotettix uhleri
Limotettix uhleri is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Ball in 1911. The species has undergone taxonomic revision, with GBIF currently treating it as a synonym of Scleroracus uhleri while other sources maintain it under Limotettix. It is recorded from multiple localities in North America including Alberta, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, and Illinois.
Lonatura bicolor
Lonatura bicolor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1909. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large and diverse group of leafhoppers commonly associated with grasses and herbaceous plants. The species epithet "bicolor" suggests a two-toned color pattern, though specific details of this coloration are not documented in the provided sources. As with most members of its genus, it likely inhabits grassland and open vegetation habitats.
Lonatura megalopa
Lonatura megalopa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn and Ball in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers. The species is known from the north-central United States and adjacent Canadian prairie provinces.
Lycioides condalianus
Lycioides condalianus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the tribe Opsiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in Arizona, with 49 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As with other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
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 basalis
Macropsis basalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1889. It belongs to the subfamily Eurymelinae and tribe Macropsini. The species has been recorded from western and northeastern North America, with distribution records spanning from California to Connecticut.
Macropsis borealis
Macropsis borealis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1983. The species is distributed across northern North America including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario. As a member of the subfamily Macropsinae, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers typically associated with woody host plants. Beyond basic taxonomic and distribution records, detailed biological information for this species remains limited in available sources.
Macropsis canadensis
Macropsis canadensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1890. It belongs to the genus Macropsis, a group of leafhoppers distributed across North America. The species has been recorded from western North American localities including Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Idaho. Like other members of its family, it is a phloem-feeding insect that likely inhabits herbaceous vegetation.
Macropsis cinerea
Macropsis cinerea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Breakey in 1932. It is classified within the subfamily Eurymelinae and tribe Macropsini. The species has been recorded from limited localities in North America, with distribution records spanning parts of Canada and the northeastern United States. Available information about its biology and ecology remains sparse.
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 fumipennis
Honeylocust Leafhopper
Macropsis fumipennis, commonly known as the Honeylocust Leafhopper, is a species of true bug in the family Cicadellidae. It is a specialist herbivore associated with honeylocust trees (Gleditsia spp.). The species has been documented across several Midwestern and Western U.S. states including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, and Iowa. As a member of the subfamily Eurymelinae, it exhibits the characteristic morphology of leafhoppers with enlarged hind legs adapted for jumping.
Macropsis graminea
Macropsis graminea is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Fabricius in 1798. It belongs to the subfamily Eurymelinae and tribe Macropsini, a group associated with grasses and sedges. The species has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning Eurasia and North America.
Macropsis infuscata
Macropsis infuscata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Eurymelinae. The species was described by Sahlberg in 1871. It is recorded from scattered locations across northern and central Europe including England, Karelia, Komi, Chuvash, and Emilia-Romagna. As a member of the genus Macropsis, it is associated with woody host plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Macropsis mendax
Macropsis mendax is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Eurymelinae. It belongs to the tribe Macropsini, a group of leafhoppers often associated with woody host plants. The species was described by Fieber in 1868. Records indicate occurrence in California, District of Columbia, England, and parts of Russia (Lipetsk, Moskovsskaya).
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.
Macropsis robusta
Macropsis robusta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. The species was described by Breakey in 1932 and is currently recognized as valid. It belongs to a genus of leafhoppers distributed across the Holarctic region.
Macropsis rufescens
Macropsis rufescens is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1983. It belongs to the subfamily Macropsinae, a group characterized by enlarged heads and often associated with woody host plants. The species has been recorded from multiple localities across central and western North America.
Macropsis sordida
Macropsis sordida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1894. It belongs to the subfamily Macrospinae, a group characterized by enlarged heads and association with woody plants. The species has been recorded in scattered localities across western and central North America.
Macropsis viridis
Green Leafhopper
Macropsis viridis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Macropsinae. It is a small, green insect associated with woody plants. The species has been recorded across North America from Georgia to Colorado and north to Alberta and British Columbia. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Macrosteles arizonus
Macrosteles arizonus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. The species is known from Arizona, as indicated by its specific epithet and distribution records. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers commonly associated with grasses and other herbaceous plants. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Macrosteles bifurcatus
Macrosteles bifurcatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beirne in 1952. It belongs to a genus of small, agile leafhoppers that feed on plant sap. The species has been documented as prey for the digger wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata. Records indicate a transcontinental distribution in North America.
Macrosteles borealis
Northern Leafhopper
Macrosteles borealis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Dorst in 1931. The species is distributed across northern North America, with records from Alaska, British Columbia, Manitoba, Michigan, and Montana. As a member of the genus Macrosteles, it is part of a group of leafhoppers known for their association with grasses and herbaceous plants. The specific epithet 'borealis' refers to its northern distribution.
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 claridgei
Macrosteles claridgei is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers distributed across multiple continents. The species is currently known from Alaska based on distribution records. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Macrosteles divisus
Macrosteles divisus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is known primarily as a vector of carrot yellows disease (phytoplasma) in agricultural systems. The species overwinters as eggs in plant tissues, with nymphs emerging in spring and multiple generations occurring through the growing season. Population activity peaks in mid to late summer.
Macrosteles elegans
Macrosteles elegans is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. The genus Macrosteles is a large and widespread group of leafhoppers, with many species known as vectors of plant pathogens. This particular species was described relatively recently, and specific information about its biology remains limited. Distribution records indicate presence in British Columbia, Canada.
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 fieberi
Macrosteles fieberi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. First described by Edwards in 1889, this species has been recorded as a prey item for the crabronid wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata, which paralyzes and provisions leafhoppers in underground nests. The species has been documented from England and parts of Central Asia, with additional records from New Zealand regions.
Macrosteles frigidus
A leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described from North America in 2010. Distribution records indicate occurrence across northern regions of the continent including Alaska and Canadian provinces. As a member of genus Macrosteles, it shares the tribe's general association with herbaceous plant habitats.
Macrosteles guttatus
Macrosteles guttatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Matsumura in 1915. It is a small, sap-feeding insect belonging to the tribe Macrostelini. The species has been recorded as prey for the crabronid wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata. Distribution records indicate presence across northern Asia and into Alaska.
Macrosteles hizemus
Macrosteles hizemus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2017. It belongs to a genus known for small, slender insects that feed on plant sap. The species is documented from New Hampshire. Like other Macrosteles species, it likely inhabits herbaceous vegetation and may serve as prey for predatory wasps.
Macrosteles informis
Macrosteles informis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon in 2010. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small, often abundant leafhoppers. The species has been recorded from eastern Canada, specifically Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Macrosteles inundatus
Macrosteles inundatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1987. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers commonly associated with grasses and herbaceous plants. The species has been recorded from northern regions of North America including Alaska, the Canadian Prairie provinces, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Macrosteles laevis
Macrosteles laevis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ribaut in 1927. The species belongs to a genus known for transmitting plant pathogens, particularly phytoplasmas that cause diseases in crops. It has been recorded across parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Macrosteles lagus
Macrosteles lagus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1983. It belongs to a genus that includes several economically important vector species. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the north-central and eastern United States.
Macrosteles lineatifrons
Macrosteles lineatifrons is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Stål in 1858. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers found across the Holarctic region. The species is recorded from northern North America including Alaska, British Columbia, and Québec. Limited observational data exists for this species, with only one documented observation in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.
Macrosteles nielsoni
Macrosteles nielsoni is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. It belongs to the large genus Macrosteles, which includes numerous small leafhopper species. The species has been recorded from the western United States.
Macrosteles omani
Macrosteles omani is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. As a member of the genus Macrosteles, it belongs to a group of small, agile leafhoppers with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species name suggests an association with Oman, though specific details about its biology remain limited in available literature.
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 pallidus
Macrosteles pallidus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1915. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers known for their association with grasses and their role as vectors of plant pathogens. The species name "pallidus" refers to its pale coloration. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a phloem-feeding insect that inhabits grassland and meadow environments.
Macrosteles patruelis
Macrosteles patruelis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon in 2010. It belongs to a genus of small, slender insects commonly known as leafhoppers that feed on plant sap. The species has been recorded from northern North America including Alaska, Alberta, Manitoba, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. As a relatively recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Macrosteles quadrilineatus
Aster leafhopper, Six-spotted leafhopper
Macrosteles quadrilineatus is a small leafhopper species native to the United States and a major agricultural pest. It is the primary vector of aster yellows phytoplasma, transmitting the pathogen to vegetable crops including carrot, celery, lettuce, and potato. Adults migrate northward in spring on southerly winds, often arriving in the Midwest and northern regions earlier and in greater numbers than resident overwintering populations. The species exhibits polyphagous feeding behavior on numerous grasses, cereals, and broadleaf plants.
Macrosteles severini
Macrosteles severini is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1983. It belongs to a genus known for small, agile insects that feed on plant phloem. The species has been recorded from western North America including Alaska, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Oregon.
Macrosteles similis
Macrosteles similis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Kwon in 2010. It belongs to a genus of small, agile insects known for their jumping ability and role as plant-feeding herbivores. The species has been documented in North America including Alaska, British Columbia, Colorado, Northwest Territories, and Québec. Like other Macrosteles species, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap and may serve as a vector for plant pathogens.
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.