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Aphrodes makarovi
Aphrodes makarovi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Zakhvatkin in 1948. It has been historically confused with A. aestuarina due to morphological similarities and misidentifications in museum collections. The species is distinguished by male genitalia morphology, vibrational mating signals, and mitochondrial DNA. It is one of several Aphrodes species that co-occur syntopically, making accurate identification essential for ecological and vector studies.
Aphrodinae
leafhoppers
Aphrodinae is a subfamily of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, containing approximately 7 genera and at least 20 described species. The subfamily is divided into three tribes: Aphrodini, Sagmatiini, and Xestocephalini. Members are distributed across the Holarctic, Neotropical, and Australasian regions, with some species exhibiting notable morphological variability, particularly in Alpine populations. Species identification relies heavily on male genital morphology and, in some groups, acoustic signaling.
Aphrodini
Aphrodini is a tribe of leafhoppers within the subfamily Aphrodinae of the family Cicadellidae. The tribe was established by Haupt in 1927. Members of this tribe are part of a leafhopper group characterized by particular morphological features of the head and wing venation. Aphrodini is one of three tribes within Aphrodinae, alongside Acinopterini and another unnamed or disputed tribal grouping depending on classification system.
Aplanus albidus
Aplanus albidus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States.
Aplanusiella
Aplanusiella is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) in the tribe Platymetopiini, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus was established by Nielson and Haws in 1992 and contains species found in western North America. Like other deltocephaline leafhoppers, members of this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant vascular tissues.
Aplanusiella californiensis
Aplanusiella californiensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Nielson and Haws in 1992. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is endemic to California, as indicated by both its specific epithet and documented distribution records. It is one of few species in the genus Aplanusiella, a group of small cicadellid leafhoppers.
Aplanusiella utahensis
Aplanusiella utahensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Nielson and Haws in 1992. It is endemic to Utah, as indicated by its specific epithet and confirmed distribution records. As a member of the tribe Platymetopiini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers typically associated with grassland and shrubland habitats.
Apogonalia
Apogonalia is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) established by Evans in 1947. Members belong to the tribe Cicadellini within the subfamily Cicadellinae. The genus is known from the Neotropical region, with records primarily from South America. As with other cicadelline leafhoppers, species likely inhabit vegetation where they feed on plant vascular fluids.
Apogonalia omani
A leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Young in 1977. The species is known from Oman and has been documented in the southwestern United States (Arizona). It belongs to a genus of sharpshooters, a group known for their xylem-feeding habits and potential role as vectors of plant pathogens.
Arundanus marginellus
Arundanus marginellus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1935. It belongs to the genus Arundanus, which is placed within the tribe Deltocephalini. The species has been documented in the southeastern and midwestern United States, with records from Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Arundanus nacreosus
Arundanus nacreosus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species was described by Crumb in 1915 and is currently accepted as valid. It belongs to a genus associated with grassland habitats. Records indicate a scattered distribution across the central and southeastern United States.
Arundanus rubralineus
Arundanus rubralineus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1935. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large and diverse group of leafhoppers. The species is known from limited records in the southeastern United States. Available documentation suggests it is a rarely collected species with few published observations.
Arundanus sarissus
Arundanus sarissus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1941. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large and diverse group of leafhoppers. The species is known from limited records in North Carolina.
Atanus
Atanus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Oman in 1938. The genus comprises more than 40 described species distributed across North, Central, and South America. Members are classified in the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. As typical leafhoppers, they likely share the piercing-sucking mouthparts and jumping hind legs characteristic of the family.
Athysanella castor
Athysanella castor is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2002. The species name "castor" (Latin for beaver) may allude to its association with riparian or wetland habitats, though this connection is speculative. It belongs to a genus of small, active insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Athysanella expulsa
Athysanella expulsa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Blocker in 1990. It belongs to the genus Athysanella, a group of small, slender leafhoppers distributed primarily in western North America. The species is known from limited collection records in Oregon. As with other members of its genus, it likely inhabits grassland or herbaceous vegetation, though specific ecological details remain undocumented.
Athysanella globosa
Athysanella globosa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Ball and Beamer in 1940. The specific epithet "globosa" refers to its rounded or globular body shape, a characteristic that distinguishes it within the genus. It belongs to the tribe Chiasmini, a group of leafhoppers often associated with grasses and herbaceous vegetation.
Athysanella krameri
Athysanella krameri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Blocker in 1988. The species is known from California. As a member of the genus Athysanella, it belongs to a group of small, plant-feeding insects commonly associated with herbaceous vegetation. Specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Athysanella lemhi
Athysanella lemhi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2002. It belongs to a genus of small, slender leafhoppers found primarily in western North America. The species is known from limited records in Idaho. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Athysanella macleani
Athysanella macleani is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described from Alaska and the Yukon Territory in 1985. It belongs to the genus Athysanella, a group of small, slender leafhoppers in the subfamily Athysaninae. The species is known from a limited number of specimens collected in northern North America.
Athysanella nielsoni
Athysanella nielsoni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Blocker in 1990. The genus Athysanella belongs to the tribe Athysanini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a diverse group of small, plant-feeding insects. This species is known from limited collection records in Idaho.
Athysanella occidentalis
Athysanella occidentalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, a group of true bugs characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species has been recorded in western North America including Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Idaho. As a member of the genus Athysanella, it is part of a diverse group of leafhoppers, though specific biological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Athysanella secunda
Athysanella secunda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Blocker and Wesley in 1985. It belongs to the genus Athysanella, which comprises leafhoppers primarily associated with grassland habitats in North America. The species is documented from Saskatchewan, Canada, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in published literature.
Athysanella vanesca
Athysanella vanesca is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Blocker and Hicks in 1992. The species is known from California and belongs to a genus of small, slender leafhoppers. Like other members of Cicadellidae, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species was established based on morphological distinctions from congeners.
Attenuipyga minor
Attenuipyga minor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn in 1920. It belongs to a genus whose name reflects the slender, tapering pygofer structure characteristic of these insects. The species has been recorded from the Dakotas region of the north-central United States. Like other leafhoppers, it is a xylem-feeding insect that uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract fluids from plant vascular tissue.
Attenuipyga minor setosa
Attenuipyga minor setosa is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, order Hemiptera. It is recognized as a valid subspecies and has been documented from the northern Great Plains region of North America. The nominate subspecies Attenuipyga minor minor is found in western North America, while A. m. setosa occurs in the Dakotas region.
Attenuipyga platyrhyncha
Attenuipyga platyrhyncha is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn in 1894. It belongs to a small genus of Nearctic leafhoppers. The species has been documented in scattered localities across the central and western United States and Canada.
Attenuipyga vanduzei
Attenuipyga vanduzei is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn and Ball in 1898. The genus Attenuipyga is distinguished by its slender, attenuated body form. This species has been recorded from multiple states across the central and eastern United States, suggesting a relatively broad geographic range within temperate North America. Like other members of Cicadellidae, it is a phytophagous insect that feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Auridius auratus
Auridius auratus is a Nearctic leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Jassus auratus by Gillette & Baker in 1895. The species exhibits wing polymorphism, a trait documented across the genus Auridius. It is one of twelve recognized species in this genus, which is characterized by yellow to golden coloration reflected in many of its species epithets. The junior synonym Auridius gilvus was synonymized with A. auratus by Hamilton in 1998.
Auridius cosmeticus
Auridius cosmeticus is a Nearctic leafhopper species described by Hamilton in 1999 from Montana. It belongs to the genus Auridius, which comprises twelve known species characterized by wing polymorphism and specific host plant associations. The species was established during a comprehensive revision of the genus that included descriptions of eight new species and documentation of phenology patterns across the group.
Auridius safra
Auridius safra is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described from the western United States in 1999. The species is characterized by yellow coloration and pronounced sexual dimorphism in both color and wing form. It inhabits shortgrass prairie ecosystems and exhibits wing polymorphism with both fully-winged (macropterous) and short-winged (brachypterous) individuals.
Auridius thapsinus
Auridius thapsinus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1999 from material collected in Arizona and Nevada. It belongs to a genus characterized by wing polymorphism, where individuals may exhibit either fully developed wings or reduced wing forms. The species is one of eight new species described in a comprehensive revision of the Nearctic genus Auridius.
Bahitini
Bahitini is a tribe of leafhoppers in the subfamily Deltocephalinae, established by Zahniser & Dietrich in 2013. It comprises 25 genera and over 165 described species. The tribe belongs to the family Cicadellidae, a diverse group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers.
Balcanocerus dolosus
Balcanocerus dolosus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Eurymelinae. Originally described by Ball in 1902, this species belongs to a genus found in western North America. The specific epithet 'dolosus' (Latin for 'deceitful' or 'cunning') may allude to its cryptic appearance or behavior. Like other idiocerine leafhoppers, it likely feeds on woody plant hosts.
Balcanocerus fitchi
Balcanocerus fitchi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Idiocerus fitchi by Van Duzee in 1909. Adults measure 5.4–6.2 mm in length and display distinctive coloration including yellow vertex with black spots, orange to brown thorax with spotted patterning, and marked wing edges. The species is associated with hawthorn and crab apple trees in open forest habitats of northeastern North America.
Balcanocerus provancheri
Balcanocerus provancheri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Eurymelinae. It was described by Van Duzee in 1890. The species is recorded from western North America including California, Arizona, Colorado, Alberta, and British Columbia. As a member of the Idiocerini tribe, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers often associated with woody host plants.
Balclutha abdominalis
Balclutha abdominalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. It is a member of the genus Balclutha, which comprises small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as sharpshooters or microleafhoppers. The species has been recorded across western and central North America, with distribution records from Alabama, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and other regions. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits grassy or herbaceous vegetation where it feeds on plant sap.
Balclutha caldwelli
Balclutha caldwelli is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Blocker in 1967. It is one of several Balclutha species documented in Florida, United States, where it has been subject to molecular analysis through COI barcode sequencing. The genus Balclutha comprises small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as microleafhoppers.
Balclutha confluens
Balclutha confluens is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Rey in 1894. The genus Balclutha is a large and widespread group of leafhoppers, with many species occurring in grassland and agricultural habitats. This particular species is documented from the northeastern United States, with records from Vermont. Leafhoppers in this genus are typically small, active insects that feed on plant sap and are often abundant in late summer and fall.
Balclutha flavescens
Balclutha flavescens is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Eugnathodus flavescens by Baker in 1903. It has been documented in Florida, United States, where specimens were collected for COI barcode analysis as part of broader studies on the Balclutha fauna. The species was included in phylogenetic analyses of mitochondrial DNA to clarify relationships among Western Hemisphere Balclutha species. Type specimens have been illustrated to resolve taxonomic confusion with similar species.
Balclutha frontalis
Balclutha frontalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is one of several Balclutha species documented in Florida, United States, where COI barcode data have been generated for phylogenetic studies. The species has been recorded from California and Mediterranean localities including Turkey (Adana, Antalya, Aydin) and Greece (Athens). As a member of the genus Balclutha, it likely shares characteristics with other microleafhoppers in the group, though species-specific ecological details remain limited.
Balclutha impicta
Balclutha impicta is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group commonly referred to as microleafhoppers due to their diminutive size. The species has been documented in scattered locations across the United States including Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, and Delaware. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits grassy areas and feeds on plant sap. Specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Balclutha impunctata
Balclutha impunctata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, characterized by its small size and distinctive wing patterning. The species is part of the genus Balclutha, which includes numerous microleafhopper species found across various habitats. Like other members of its genus, it is typically associated with grassy and herbaceous vegetation where it feeds on plant sap. The species is known from North America, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Balclutha incisa
leafhopper
Balclutha incisa is a small leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, widespread in tropical and temperate regions. It is notably abundant in grasses and rice fields, where it feeds on host plants including rice (Oryza sativa) and various grasses. The species has been documented as a vector for 'Candidatus Phytoplasma solani' associated with grapevine disease 'bois noir'. Research has characterized its complex acoustic communication system, with males producing six distinct signal types and females engaging in precise duetting behavior. The species serves as host for multiple novel viruses including members of Aliusviridae, Iflaviridae, and Totiviridae families.
Balclutha jafara
Balclutha jafara is a leafhopper species native to Africa that was introduced to the Western Hemisphere by 2019. First detected in southern Florida in 2020 and in Colombian shipments entering the United States in 2019, it was previously known only from the Seychelles and Aldabra Islands. The species has since been documented across a broader African range including Kenya, South Africa, South Sudan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Molecular analysis using COI barcodes confirmed its identity and revealed connections between populations on multiple continents.
Balclutha knulli
Balclutha knulli is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Davidson & DeLong in 1935. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as sharpshooters or leafhoppers. The species name honors Joseph Knull, a prominent American coleopterist who described many Buprestidae and other beetle species. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Macrostelini, it is part of a large and diverse radiation of leafhoppers that feed on plant vascular tissues.
Balclutha lucida
Balclutha lucida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Jassus lucidus by Butler in 1877. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. COI barcode data have been generated from specimens collected in Florida, where it is one of several Balclutha species documented. The species has a broad geographic distribution with records from the Galápagos Islands, China, Papua New Guinea, and the United States.
Balclutha manitou
Balclutha manitou is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Gillette and Baker in 1895. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group of small leafhoppers commonly referred to as microleafhoppers. The species has been recorded from western Canada, specifically Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant sap.
Balclutha nevadensis
Balclutha nevadensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Baker in 1903. It belongs to the tribe Macrostelini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species epithet 'nevadensis' indicates its association with Nevada. Like other members of the genus Balclutha, it is a small, slender leafhopper typically found in association with grasses.
Balclutha rosacea
Balclutha rosacea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn in 1929. The genus Balclutha belongs to the tribe Macrostelini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a diverse group of small, plant-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers. Species in this genus are typically associated with grasses and sedges, though specific ecological details for B. rosacea remain poorly documented in available literature. The species has been recorded from Puerto Rico based on distribution data in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility.