Cicadellidae
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Balclutha rubrostriata
Red-streaked Leafhopper
Balclutha rubrostriata is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Red-streaked Leafhopper. It has been documented undergoing rapid range expansion in Texas and southwestern Louisiana, USA. The species has also been recorded from Florida, Hawaii, Australia (New South Wales), and Iran (Hormozgan), indicating a potentially wide or expanding distribution. As a member of the genus Balclutha, it belongs to a group of microleafhoppers often characterized by colorful wing patterns.
Balclutha saltuella
Beardsley Leafhopper
Balclutha saltuella is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Beardsley Leafhopper. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group of microleafhoppers known for their diminutive size and often colorful patterning. The species was described by Kirschbaum in 1868 and has a documented distribution across parts of Europe and North Africa. Like other members of its tribe Macrostelini, it is associated with grassy and herbaceous vegetation.
Baldulus montanus
Baldulus montanus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1934. It belongs to the tribe Macrostelini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Distribution records indicate presence in Arizona, though detailed biological information appears limited in available sources.
Bandara johnsoni
Bandara johnsoni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, order Hemiptera. The species was originally described as Eutettix johnsoni by Van Duzee in 1894. It belongs to the genus Bandara, a group of true bugs commonly known as leafhoppers.
Bandara parallela
Bandara parallela is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Knull in 1946. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species is part of the diverse Hemiptera order, which includes true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts. Very little specific biological information is documented for this particular species.
Bonneyana
Bonneyana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. The genus was established by Oman in 1949. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized Hemiptera with characteristic leafhopper morphology. The genus is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna of North America, with species distributed primarily in the western and southwestern United States.
Bonneyana osborni
Bonneyana osborni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was described by Ball in 1900. The species is known from the western Great Plains region of North America, with records from Colorado and Nebraska. Like other members of the Platymetopiini, it likely inhabits grassland environments.
Bonneyana terminalis
Bonneyana terminalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Idiodonus terminalis by Ball in 1937. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a diverse group of plant-feeding insects commonly known as sharpshooters or leafhoppers. The genus Bonneyana is a small taxon within this tribe, with limited published information on its biology and distribution.
Brenda
Brenda is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Megophthalminae, established by Oman in 1941. It belongs to the tribe Megophthalmini within the infraorder Cicadomorpha. The genus is part of the diverse Membracoidea superfamily, which includes many sap-feeding insects associated with vascular plants.
Brunerella magnifica
Brunerella magnifica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Young in 1952. As a member of the tribe Alebrini, it belongs to a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers that feed on plant phloem. The specific epithet "magnifica" suggests notable or striking appearance, though detailed morphological descriptions are scarce in the accessible literature. The species has been recorded from Cuba and Mexico based on distribution data.
Caladonus
Caladonus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Platymetopiini. The genus was established by Oman in 1949. As a member of the leafhopper family, species in this genus are presumed to be phytophagous and possess the characteristic jumping hind legs and piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of Cicadellidae. The genus is part of the diverse Platymetopiini tribe, which contains numerous genera of small to medium-sized leafhoppers.
Caladonus coquilletti
Caladonus coquilletti is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Platymetopiini. The species was described by Van Duzee in 1890. It belongs to a genus of leafhoppers characterized by distinctive morphological features typical of the Platymetopiini. Leafhoppers in this family are generally small to medium-sized insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant vascular tissues.
Cantura albonotata
Cantura albonotata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Scaphoideini. Described by Van Duzee in 1909, it is one of several species in the genus Cantura. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized leafhoppers with characteristic body shapes typical of the Scaphoideini tribe. The specific epithet "albonotata" suggests white markings on the body.
Ceratagallia agricola
American Clover Leafhopper
Ceratagallia agricola is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the American Clover Leafhopper. The species is known from limited observations, with records primarily from North America. As a member of the tribe Agalliini, it is associated with herbaceous vegetation. The genus Ceratagallia was historically treated as a subgenus of Aceratagallia, and this species is still listed under the synonym Aceratagallia agricola in some databases.
Ceratagallia arida
Aceratagallia arida is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Ceratagallia arida by Oman in 1933. The species has been transferred to the genus Aceratagallia, though it is still frequently referenced by its original name in literature and databases. It is recorded from western North America including Alberta, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Texas.
Ceratagallia artemisia
Ceratagallia artemisia is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1939. The specific epithet 'artemisia' suggests an association with plants in the genus Artemisia (sagebrush and related species). As a member of the tribe Agalliini, this species belongs to a group of leafhoppers known for their small size and often cryptic habits on host plants.
Ceratagallia bigeloviae
Ceratagallia bigeloviae is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Megophthalminae. It is part of the C. bigeloviae species group, which includes Mexican species. The species was described by Baker in 1896 and is distributed in western North America including the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Ceratagallia californica
Ceratagallia californica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898. The species has undergone taxonomic revision, with some authorities placing it in the genus Aceratagallia. Distribution records indicate occurrence in western North America from British Columbia to California and eastward to Colorado and Utah. Like other leafhoppers, it is a phloem-feeding insect associated with vascular plants.
Ceratagallia cerea
Ceratagallia cerea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Agalliini. The species was originally described under the genus Aceratagallia and has since been reclassified to Ceratagallia. Like other members of this tribe, it is associated with herbaceous vegetation. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species in readily available literature.
Ceratagallia clino
Ceratagallia clino is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. The genus Ceratagallia belongs to the tribe Cicadellini, a group of leafhoppers characterized by their association with host plants and often distinctive morphological features. Members of this genus are native to the Nearctic region. As with many leafhoppers, detailed species-level biological information for C. clino remains limited in published literature.
Ceratagallia curta
Ceratagallia curta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1933. It is currently treated as a synonym of Aceratagallia curta in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in generic placement within the Megophthalminae subfamily. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona, USA and Mexico.
Ceratagallia dondia
Ceratagallia dondia is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1933. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini, a group of small, often inconspicuous leafhoppers associated with herbaceous vegetation. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States.
Ceratagallia grisea
Ceratagallia grisea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Megophthalminae, described by Oman in 1935. As a member of the genus Ceratagallia, it belongs to a group of small, often inconspicuous leafhoppers associated with diverse plant hosts. The species epithet 'grisea' (Latin for 'gray') likely refers to its coloration. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available sources.
Ceratagallia harrisi
Ceratagallia harrisi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. The genus Ceratagallia belongs to a group of small, plant-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers. Little specific information is documented about this particular species in the provided sources.
Ceratagallia humilis
Canadian Clover Leafhopper
Ceratagallia humilis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1933. It is commonly known as the Canadian Clover Leafhopper. The species has been recorded from Alabama, Kansas, and New Hampshire in the United States. Very limited ecological or behavioral information is available for this species.
Ceratagallia humilis alvarana
Ceratagallia humilis alvarana is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1998. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini within the subfamily Megophthalminae. The subspecies epithet "alvarana" suggests an association with alvar habitat—limestone plains with thin soil cover—though this ecological connection has not been explicitly documented in the provided sources. The taxonomic status of this subspecies is accepted in the Catalogue of Life, though GBIF lists it as a synonym under the genus Aceratagallia.
Ceratagallia inconspicua
Ceratagallia inconspicua is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Aceratagallia inconspicua in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision in this genus. It has been recorded from the southwestern United States including Arizona, California, and Nevada. As a member of the leafhopper family Cicadellidae, it belongs to a group known for plant-feeding habits and potential role as vectors of plant pathogens, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Ceratagallia lobata
Ceratagallia lobata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1933. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini, a group of small, often host-specific leafhoppers. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with herbaceous or shrubby vegetation, though specific host plants remain undocumented.
Ceratagallia loma
Ceratagallia loma is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1939. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini within the subfamily Megophthalminae. Distribution records indicate occurrence in California. As with many leafhopper species, detailed biological information remains limited in available literature.
Ceratagallia lophia
Ceratagallia lophia is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. Members of this genus are characterized by distinctive head and pronotal structures. The species is part of a group of leafhoppers associated with specific host plants in western North America.
Ceratagallia nana
Ceratagallia nana is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1933. It belongs to a genus of minute leafhoppers within the tribe Agalliini. The species is currently considered a synonym of Aceratagallia nana in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision in this group. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona.
Ceratagallia nanella nanella
Ceratagallia nanella nanella is a subspecies of leafhopper originally described from Arizona by Oman in 1933. It is currently treated as a synonym of Aceratagallia nanella, reflecting taxonomic revisions that merged the genus Ceratagallia into Aceratagallia. The subspecies designation has not been maintained in recent literature. Records are limited to the type locality region.
Ceratagallia nitidula
Ceratagallia nitidula is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Oman in 1933. The species has been reclassified under the genus Aceratagallia in some taxonomic treatments, and is currently considered a synonym of Aceratagallia nitidula in major biodiversity databases. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini within the subfamily Megophthalminae. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona, USA and Mexico.
Ceratagallia nubila
Ceratagallia nubila is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1939. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini, a group of small sap-feeding insects commonly found on vegetation. The species has been recorded from Arizona, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Ceratagallia obscura
Ceratagallia obscura is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Aceratagallia obscura. The species has been recorded from western North America including Arizona, California, Oregon, and Ontario, Canada. Very little specific biological information is available for this taxon.
Ceratagallia pallida
Ceratagallia pallida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Oman in 1933. The species has been reclassified under the genus Aceratagallia in some taxonomic treatments, creating nomenclatural confusion in the literature. It is recorded from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States. As with many leafhoppers, detailed biological information remains limited.
Ceratagallia robusta whitcombi
Ceratagallia robusta whitcombi is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Hamilton in 1998. The taxon is currently treated as a synonym of Aceratagallia robusta, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revisions within the Agalliini tribe. It is recorded from several southeastern and southwestern U.S. states.
Ceratagallia rossi
Ceratagallia rossi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Agalliini. The genus Ceratagallia comprises small, compact leafhoppers with distinctive morphological features. Species in this genus are associated with various host plants and are part of the diverse Neotropical leafhopper fauna.
Ceratagallia siccifolia alaskana
Ceratagallia siccifolia alaskana is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Agalliini. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive morphological features including enlarged pronotal structures. As a member of the Megophthalminae subfamily, it shares traits with other ceratagalliine leafhoppers that feed on plant vascular tissues. The subspecies epithet 'alaskana' indicates a geographic association with Alaska, distinguishing it from the nominate subspecies C. s. siccifolia.
Ceratagallia siccifolia compressa
Ceratagallia siccifolia compressa is a subspecies of leafhopper described by Hamilton in 1998. As a member of family Cicadellidae, it is a true bug in the order Hemiptera. Leafhoppers in this genus are typically associated with herbaceous plant hosts.
Ceratagallia tergata
Ceratagallia tergata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1923. It belongs to the subfamily Megophthalminae and tribe Agalliini. The species has been recorded in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Ceratagallia vipera
Ceratagallia vipera is a leafhopper species described by Hamilton in 1998. It belongs to the family Cicadellidae, placing it among the diverse group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers. The specific epithet 'vipera' suggests a possible morphological resemblance to vipers, though this has not been explicitly documented in available sources.
Ceratagallia vulgaris
Ceratagallia vulgaris is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1933. The species has undergone taxonomic revision, with some sources treating it as Aceratagallia vulgaris. It is a true bug (Hemiptera) with piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the order. Distribution records indicate presence in multiple U.S. states including Colorado, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Wyoming.
Cetexa
Cetexa is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by Oman in 1949. The genus contains multiple species distributed primarily in the Americas. Leafhoppers in this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant sap.
Chlorita nearctica
Chlorita nearctica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1998. The genus Chlorita belongs to a group of leafhoppers characterized by distinctive morphological features. Distribution records indicate presence in Yukon, Canada. As with many leafhoppers, specific ecological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Chlorotettix fallax
Chlorotettix fallax is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Sanders & DeLong in 1922. The genus Chlorotettix is part of the tribe Pendarini. Distribution records indicate this species occurs in Illinois and New Hampshire. Like other members of its family, it is a sap-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet 'fallax' suggests deceptive or misleading appearance, though the basis for this name choice is not documented in available sources.
Chlorotettix galbanatus
Chlorotettix galbanatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Van Duzee in 1892. It belongs to the tribe Pendarini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented across several states in the eastern and midwestern United States, with observational records indicating moderate frequency of detection. As with other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant vascular fluids, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Chlorotettix iridescens
Chlorotettix iridescens is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. Described by DeLong in 1916, this species is placed in the tribe Pendarini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Tennessee, USA. As a member of the genus Chlorotettix, it shares characteristics typical of this leafhopper group, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented in available sources.
Chlorotettix lusorius
Chlorotettix lusorius is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Pendarini. It is a small, greenish true bug distributed across the northern Great Plains and adjacent regions of North America. The species was described by Osborn and Ball in 1897. Records indicate presence in prairie and grassland habitats.
Chlorotettix melanotus
Chlorotettix melanotus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1916. It belongs to the genus Chlorotettix, a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers within the tribe Pendarini. The species has been documented in Tennessee based on distribution records. As with other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap, though specific host plant associations for this species have not been established in the available literature.