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Macrosteles slossoni
Macrosteles slossoni is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small deltocephaline leafhoppers distributed across North America and Eurasia. The species has been recorded as prey for the digger wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata, which paralyzes adult leafhoppers to provision its underground nests.
Macrosteles tesselatus
Macrosteles tesselatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1983. The species belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small, agile insects commonly associated with grasses and herbaceous plants. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem. The species has been documented across northern North America including Alaska and multiple Canadian provinces.
Macrosteles wahnapitae
Macrosteles wahnapitae is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2017. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers known for their role as vectors of plant pathogens. The species has been documented from New Hampshire. As a member of the Macrostelini tribe, it is morphologically similar to other Macrosteles species, which are generally characterized by small size and association with herbaceous vegetation.
Manzutus
Manzutus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Cicadellini, described by Oman in 1949. It belongs to the subfamily Cicadellinae, a group characterized by robust bodies and often vivid coloration. The genus is represented by few observations, with limited published information on its biology.
Manzutus huachucanus
Manzutus huachucanus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1936. It belongs to the tribe Cicadellini, a diverse group of leafhoppers characterized by their jumping ability and plant-feeding habits. The species is known from limited records in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Marganana suilla
Marganana suilla is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1935 as a variety of Ponana marginifrons before being transferred to genus Marganana. The species has been recorded in the southwestern United States (Arizona) and Mexico. Like other members of the Gyponini tribe, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers characterized by broad, often flattened body forms. The species has been documented in 49 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is not uncommon in its range but remains poorly studied in published literature.
Matsumurasca calcara
Matsumurasca calcara is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1932. The genus Matsumurasca belongs to the order Hemiptera, a diverse group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as true bugs. Leafhoppers in this family are typically small, active insects associated with vascular plants.
Matsumurasca elongata
Matsumurasca elongata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1931. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. The species has been documented in western North America including British Columbia, Washington, California, and Utah. As a member of the Empoascini tribe, it is related to other economically significant leafhopper genera, though specific information about its biology and ecology remains limited.
Mcateeana
Mcateeana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, established by Christian in 1953. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Typhlocybini, a group of small, delicate leafhoppers often associated with specific host plants. The genus is recognized in the Catalogue of Life and GBIF, with 43 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As with many typhlocybine leafhoppers, species in this genus likely exhibit reduced wing venation and simplified body structures characteristic of this subfamily.
Memnonia albolinea
Memnonia albolinea is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Ball in 1937. The species name refers to a white line marking, characteristic of the specific epithet. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini, a group of grass-feeding leafhoppers. The genus Memnonia contains multiple North American species, with M. albolinea documented from Arizona.
Memnonia brunnea
Memnonia brunnea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is documented from several central and western North American states including Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and New Mexico. As with other members of the genus Memnonia, it is likely associated with grassland or prairie habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Memnonia consobrina
Memnonia consobrina is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. The species belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Hecalini, a group of grass-feeding leafhoppers. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the central United States, specifically Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. As a member of the Cicadellidae family, it shares the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts and hind legs adapted for jumping common to leafhoppers.
Memnonia flavida
Memnonia flavida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Hecalini. It is recorded from the southeastern United States, with distribution records from Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, and Georgia. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it is part of one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers.
Memnonia maia
Memnonia maia is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Hamilton in 2000. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Hecalini. The species is recorded from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Memnonia purpurea
Memnonia purpurea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1933. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from limited observations in Arizona. As with other leafhoppers in this family, it is presumed to be a plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Mendozellus
Mendozellus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Deltocephalini. It was established by Linnavuori in 1959. The genus belongs to the large and diverse leafhopper fauna of the Neotropical region, with species recorded from South America. As with other deltocephaline leafhoppers, members of this genus are likely phloem-feeding insects associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Menosoma
Menosoma is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Ball in 1931. It comprises approximately 12 described species and belongs to the tribe Bahitini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. These insects are part of the diverse leafhopper fauna, with over 3,000 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Mesamia diana
Mesamia diana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Van Duzee in 1925. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini, a group of leafhoppers within the large and diverse family Cicadellidae. The genus Mesamia is part of the leafhopper superfamily Membracoidea, which includes some of the most economically significant plant-feeding insects. Very little specific information is available about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Mesamia divisa
Mesamia divisa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong and Hershberger in 1947. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species is known from multiple states in central and northern Mexico. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Mocuellus caprilla
Mocuellus caprilla is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Mocini. It is a small, plant-feeding insect with distribution in the Palearctic region. The species is associated with grassy and herbaceous habitats. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a phloem-feeder on monocotyledonous plants, though specific host records are limited.
Momoria californica
Momoria californica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Iassinae, described by Baker in 1900. It is one of few species in the genus Momoria, which belongs to the tribe Hyalojassini. The species is documented from western North America, with records from California and Colorado.
Nabiya
Nabiya is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. It belongs to the tribe Macrostelini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus is known from very few observations, with iNaturalist recording only two observations as of the source data. As a recently described taxon, detailed biological information remains limited.
Negosiana globosa
Negosiana globosa is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Iassinae, described by DeLong in 1942. The species epithet 'globosa' suggests a rounded or globular body form. It is a member of the Gyponini tribe, a group of leafhoppers whose taxonomy and natural history remain relatively understudied. The genus Negosiana is part of a diverse assemblage of New World leafhoppers with limited published biological information.
Negosiana negotiosa
Negosiana negotiosa is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Gyponini. Originally described as Gypona negotiosa by Gibson in 1919, it was later transferred to the genus Negosiana. The species is recorded from eastern and southeastern United States plus southern Canada. Like other members of Gyponini, it is presumed to feed on plant sap, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Neoaliturus tenellus
Beet Leafhopper
Neoaliturus tenellus, commonly known as the beet leafhopper, is a significant agricultural pest in western North America. This leafhopper species is a documented vector of Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii (CPt) and beet curly top virus (BCTV), pathogens that affect potato, sugar beet, and other vegetable and seed crops. The species exhibits complex seasonal movement patterns between crop and noncrop hosts, utilizing weedy vegetation for overwintering and summer development. Its population dynamics and pathogen transmission ecology have been studied extensively in the Columbia River Basin and southern New Mexico to improve pest management forecasting.
Neocoelidia beameri
Neocoelidia beameri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1931. It belongs to the subfamily Neocoelidiinae, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features. The species has been recorded from Texas based on distribution data. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, ecology, or behavior.
Neocoelidia candida
Neocoelidia candida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Neocoelidiinae, first described by Ball in 1909. The species is recorded from several western and central U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, and Nevada. As a member of the leafhopper family, it belongs to a diverse group of sap-feeding insects. The genus Neocoelidia is part of the tribe Neocoelidiini, which contains species typically associated with woody vegetation.
Neocoelidia grandiosa
Neocoelidia grandiosa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Knull in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Neocoelidiinae, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features related to head structure. The species has been recorded from limited localities in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Neocoelidia lineata
Neocoelidia lineata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Neocoelidiinae, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features within the leafhopper family. The species has been recorded from several western North American jurisdictions including British Columbia, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Neocoelidia pulchella
Neocoelidia pulchella is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the subfamily Neocoelidiinae, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features within the leafhoppers. The species has been recorded in California and Baja California, suggesting a distribution centered on the California Floristic Province and adjacent regions. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant vascular fluids using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Neocoelidia ramona
Neocoelidia ramona is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1916. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Neocoelidia lactipennis. The species belongs to the subfamily Neocoelidiinae and tribe Neocoelidiini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in California, Nevada, and Utah in the western United States.
Neocoelidia tuberculata
Neocoelidia tuberculata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Baker in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Neocoelidiinae, a group characterized by morphological adaptations for their ecological niches. The species is part of a genus distributed primarily in the Nearctic region.
Neocoelidiana
Neocoelidiana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Neocoelidiinae, and tribe Neocoelidiini. The genus was established by DeLong in 1953 and contains species found in the Neotropical region. Members are characterized by features typical of the tribe, including modified head and pronotal structures. The genus is part of a diverse group of leafhoppers associated with tropical and subtropical habitats.
Neocoelidiana obscura
Neocoelidiana obscura is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Neocoelidiinae. It is distributed across the southwestern United States and Mexico, with records from Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oregon, and Morelos. As a member of the diverse leafhopper fauna, it likely inhabits vegetation in arid and semi-arid regions, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Neocoelidiinae
Neocoelidiine leafhoppers
Neocoelidiinae is a subfamily of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) endemic to the New World, with highest diversity in the Neotropical region. The subfamily contains approximately 200 valid species across 36 genera arranged in two tribes: Neocoelidiini and Krocodonini. Members are distinguished by exceptionally long antennae and distinctive head morphology. Many species exhibit vibrant coloration. The group was originally classified within Coelidiinae but is now recognized as a separate subfamily.
Neohecalus lineatus
Neohecalus lineatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Uhler in 1877. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Distribution records indicate presence in several eastern and midwestern U.S. states including Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, and Indiana. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Neohecalus magnificus
Neohecalus magnificus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2000. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini, a group of grass-feeding leafhoppers. The species is known from the north-central United States and adjacent Canada, with records from Illinois, Iowa, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it is likely associated with grassland habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Neolitochrus crucigerus
Neolitochrus crucigerus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Species in this genus are small, delicate insects associated with woody vegetation. N. crucigerus has been recorded from specific localities in the Neotropical region. Like other typhlocybines, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap.
Neoslossonia
Neoslossonia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Hecalini. It was established by Van Duzee in 1909. The genus belongs to the large and diverse group of true bugs known as leafhoppers, which are characterized by their piercing-sucking mouthparts and association with vascular plants. Very few observations of this genus exist in public databases, suggesting it may be rare, poorly collected, or taxonomically obscure.
Neozygina davisi
Neozygina davisi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by Beamer in 1934 and is currently accepted as a valid species. The genus Neozygina belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly known as sharpshooters or leafhoppers. Like other members of Typhlocybinae, this species likely feeds on plant phloem.
Nigridonus
Nigridonus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Platymetopiini. Established by Oman in 1949, this genus belongs to a diverse group of sap-feeding insects within the order Hemiptera. Members of this genus are poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited published information on their biology and ecology.
Nigridonus illumina
Nigridonus illumina is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in Arizona based on distribution records. As a member of Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Nionia palmeri
Nionia palmeri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Nioniinae. It was first described by Van Duzee in 1891 under the basionym Goniagnathus palmeri. The species is recorded from scattered localities across the eastern and central United States. As a member of the Nioniinae, it belongs to a relatively small and specialized group within the leafhopper family.
Nioniinae
Nioniinae is a subfamily of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) established by Oman in 1943. It represents a relatively small and poorly studied group within the Membracoidea superfamily. Members are classified within the Clypeata clade of Cicadomorpha. The subfamily has been documented from limited observations, with iNaturalist recording only 19 observations as of source date.
Norvellina apachana
Norvellina apachana is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the genus Norvellina, which is part of the diverse tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Leafhoppers in this genus are typically minute, often colorful insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species epithet 'apachana' suggests an association with the Apache region of the southwestern United States.
Norvellina bicolorata
Norvellina bicolorata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1905. The genus Norvellina belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a diverse group of leafhoppers characterized by their small size and often colorful appearance. Like other members of the family, this species possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts used to feed on plant sap. The specific epithet "bicolorata" suggests a two-colored coloration pattern, though detailed descriptions of its appearance are not readily available in the provided sources.
Norvellina clarivida
Norvellina clarivida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1894. The genus Norvellina belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Like other leafhoppers, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts used to extract plant sap. Available records indicate this species occurs in the western United States, specifically Colorado and Utah.
Norvellina columbiana
Norvellina columbiana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1916 from specimens in Washington state. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus Norvellina comprises small leafhoppers that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. Very little species-specific information has been documented for N. columbiana.
Norvellina flavida
Norvellina flavida is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Lindsay in 1938. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Like other leafhoppers, it is a true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts used to feed on plant sap. The species is documented from the southwestern United States.
Norvellina mildredae
Norvellina mildredae is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1901. Like other members of the genus Norvellina, it is a small, plant-feeding insect that uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract sap from host plants. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. Leafhoppers in this genus are typically found on vegetation and are attracted to lights at night.