Cicadellidae
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Chlorotettix meriscus
Chlorotettix meriscus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Cwikla in 1987. It belongs to the genus Chlorotettix, a group of small to medium-sized leafhoppers found primarily in the Nearctic region. The species is known from limited collection records in northeastern North America.
Chlorotettix rugicollis
Chlorotettix rugicollis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1903. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Pendarini. The species is recorded from multiple states in the southeastern and eastern United States. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Chlorotettix scutellatus
Chlorotettix scutellatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1918. The genus Chlorotettix belongs to the tribe Pendarini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. This species is part of a diverse group of leafhoppers that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. Information on this specific species is limited in the provided sources, though the genus is known to contain numerous species distributed across North America.
Chlorotettix similis
Chlorotettix similis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1918. It belongs to the genus Chlorotettix within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. As with other members of this genus, it is a small, plant-feeding insect that inhabits vegetation. The species name "similis" suggests morphological resemblance to related taxa.
Cicadellini
sharpshooters
Cicadellini is a large tribe of leafhoppers (sharpshooters) within the family Cicadellidae, comprising approximately 1,886 described species across 266 genera—four times more diverse than the related tribe Proconiini. These insects are characterized by their distinctive suctorial-piercing mouthparts adapted for xylem-feeding. The tribe exhibits highest diversity in the Neotropical region, with significant economic importance as vectors of plant pathogens, particularly Xylella fastidiosa, which causes Citrus Variegated Chlorosis and other diseases affecting commercial crops.
Cicadula ciliata
Cicadula ciliata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Cicadulini. The species has been recorded from scattered locations across North America and Asia, with distribution records from Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, and Mongolia (Arhangay). Very few observations exist in citizen science databases, with only 3 records on iNaturalist. The specific epithet 'ciliata' refers to hair-like fringes, likely describing some aspect of the species' morphology.
Cicadula cyperacea
Cicadula cyperacea is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn in 1898. The species epithet 'cyperacea' suggests an association with sedges (family Cyperaceae), though this relationship requires verification. The species occurs in the north-central United States, with records from Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota. As a member of the tribe Cicadulini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers that feed on plant sap through piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Cicadula junea
Cicadula junea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1972. It belongs to the tribe Cicadulini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from Alaska and the Canadian Prairie provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Like other members of the genus Cicadula, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations have not been documented.
Cicadula longiseta
Cicadula longiseta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Van Duzee in 1892. The species has been recorded across western North America from British Columbia and Alberta south through California, Arizona, and Colorado. As a member of the genus Cicadula, it belongs to a group of small, active leafhoppers commonly associated with grasses and herbaceous vegetation.
Cicadula ornata
Cicadula ornata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species was described by Melichar in 1900. It belongs to a genus of small, active insects commonly known as leafhoppers that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet 'ornata' suggests some form of decorative or patterned appearance, though detailed morphological descriptions are not readily available in the provided sources.
Cicadula straminea
Cicadula straminea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. The genus Cicadula comprises small leafhoppers with straminea referring to the straw-yellow coloration typical of this species. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only two records in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff. Like other Cicadellidae, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Ciminius
Ciminius is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Cicadellini. The genus was established by Metcalf and Bruner in 1936 and contains ten described species distributed across the Neotropical and Nearctic regions. A 2025 morphological phylogenetic study confirmed Ciminius as monophyletic with high support and described three new species. The genus belongs to the Articulate Stem Clade alongside Tylozygus and the monotypic genus Arcanus, characterized by unique connective morphology.
Ciminius taosus
Ciminius taosus is a Nearctic leafhopper species in the tribe Cicadellini, originally described by Ball in 1936. It is one of three Nearctic species in the genus Ciminius, alongside C. hartii and C. sidanus. The genus was recovered as monophyletic with high support in a morphological phylogenetic analysis, and belongs to the Articulate Stem Clade defined by unique connective morphology. Species-level ecological and behavioral data remain limited.
Coccineasca banksianae
Coccineasca banksianae is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by Hamilton in 1982 and is classified within the tribe Empoascini. The species is recorded from multiple provinces in Canada. As a member of Typhlocybinae, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers commonly known as typhlocybine or 'sharpshooter' leafhoppers, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Cochlorhinus atratus
Cochlorhinus atratus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Knull in 1951. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Athysanini. The specific epithet "atratus" refers to its black coloration. The species is known from California based on available distribution records.
Cochlorhinus pluto
Cochlorhinus pluto is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Uhler in 1876. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Athysanini. The species has been recorded from California based on occurrence data. As a member of the leafhopper family, it shares the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts and hind legs modified for jumping common to this diverse group of true bugs.
Cochlorhinus stygicus
Cochlorhinus stygicus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was described by Ball in 1902. The species is known from California and appears to be rarely collected, with limited published information available regarding its biology and ecology. It belongs to a genus of relatively obscure leafhoppers within the tribe Athysanini.
Cochlorhinus ziczac
Cochlorhinus ziczac is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1915. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Athysanini. The species has been recorded from California, with limited published information on its biology and ecology.
Coelella distincta
Coelella distincta is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Neocoelidiinae. The species was originally described as Neocoelidia distincta by Oman in 1931 and later transferred to the genus Coelella. It is known from the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts and is likely associated with woody or herbaceous vegetation typical of arid and semi-arid regions.
Coelidiinae
Coelidiinae is a subfamily of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) containing over 1,400 species arranged in 10 tribes. The subfamily has a global distribution with particularly high diversity in the Neotropics and Indo-Malayan regions. Many species remain poorly known biologically, with taxonomy currently the primary focus of research.
Colladonus
Colladonus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Ball in 1936. Species in this genus are native to North America and are economically significant as vectors of X-disease phytoplasma (Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni), which affects stone fruit crops including cherries, peaches, and nectarines. The genus includes notable species such as Colladonus clitellarius (saddled leafhopper) and C. montanus, both documented as important disease vectors.
Colladonus aureolus
Colladonus aureolus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1894. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented across the Pacific Northwest and California, with observations concentrated in Washington, Oregon, California, and British Columbia. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with woody host plants, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Colladonus balius
Colladonus balius is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1987. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Like other members of its genus, it is a small, sap-feeding insect. The species has been recorded from Nova Scotia, Canada. Very little specific information is available about its biology or ecology.
Colladonus belli
Colladonus belli is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Uhler in 1877. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in western North America, with records from Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, Colorado, and Idaho.
Colladonus brunneus
Colladonus brunneus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1915. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from several northeastern and midwestern U.S. states.
Colladonus commissus
Colladonus commissus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Van Duzee in 1917. It belongs to a genus of leafhoppers that are documented as prey for certain crabronid wasps. The species is recorded from California. As with many leafhoppers, specific natural history details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Colladonus eburatus
Colladonus eburatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1889. The species belongs to the genus Colladonus, which is part of the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Distribution records indicate presence in the northern United States and southern Canada, including Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, and New Hampshire. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, this species possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Colladonus flavocapitatus
Colladonus flavocapitatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1890. The specific epithet flavocapitatus (yellow-headed) suggests a distinctive yellow coloration on the head. The species belongs to the genus Colladonus, which includes several North American leafhoppers. Like other members of its tribe Platymetopiini, it is likely associated with woody plants, though specific host records for this species are not documented in the provided sources.
Colladonus geminatus
Geminate Leafhopper
Colladonus geminatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Geminate Leafhopper. It is one of several Colladonus species found in North America, including the related Colladonus clitellarius (Saddled Leafhopper). The species has been documented in Oregon and across western North America from Alaska to California. As with other leafhoppers in this genus, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Colladonus keltoni
Colladonus keltoni is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2010. It belongs to the genus Colladonus, which includes several North American leafhopper species. The species has been recorded from British Columbia and Montana. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it shares characteristics with other grass-feeding leafhoppers in this diverse group.
Colladonus kirkaldyi
Colladonus kirkaldyi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, first described by Ball in 1911. It belongs to the genus Colladonus, which contains several North American leafhopper species. Very little specific information is available for this particular species in the provided sources.
Colladonus mendicus
Colladonus mendicus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It has been documented in central California agricultural systems and across western North America. The species is known to be preyed upon by the crabronid wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata.
Colladonus montanus montanus
Colladonus montanus montanus is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. A study of its dispersal behavior in cherry orchards found that individuals move primarily through passive dispersal, dropping from foliage and being carried by wind rather than active flight. Most marked individuals remained within 10 meters of release points, with maximum dispersal distances of 40 meters. The subspecies exhibits seasonal movement patterns, migrating from herbaceous ground cover to cherry trees in spring and returning to ground cover in late summer.
Colladonus nugax
Colladonus nugax is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1925. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from western North America, specifically British Columbia and California. As a member of the genus Colladonus, it shares the general characteristics of this leafhopper group, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Colladonus okanaganus
Colladonus okanaganus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2010. The species epithet refers to the Okanagan region. As a member of the genus Colladonus, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers that are known to be preyed upon by certain wasp species.
Colladonus sannio
Colladonus sannio is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Bliven in 1955. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus Colladonus includes multiple species of leafhoppers found in North America, some of which are documented as prey for certain wasp species. Records of C. sannio are sparse, with limited observation data available.
Colladonus setaceus
Colladonus setaceus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Nielson in 1957. It belongs to the genus Colladonus, a group of leafhoppers found in North America. The species is recorded from the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada, with distribution records from Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Nova Scotia, and Québec. As with other members of its genus, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation and may serve as prey for certain wasp species.
Colladonus waldanus
Colladonus waldanus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1903. It belongs to the genus Colladonus, a group of leafhoppers found primarily in North America. The species has been recorded from multiple Canadian provinces and U.S. states in western and north-central North America. Like other members of its family, it is a plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Commellus comma
Commellus comma is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Van Duzee in 1892. Originally described as Athysanus comma, it has been reclassified into the genus Commellus. The species belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers. It has been recorded from several north-central U.S. states and the Canadian province of Manitoba.
Commellus hyphen
A leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1995. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the northern Great Plains region of North America, including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and North Dakota.
Commellus semicolon
Commellus semicolon is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1995. It belongs to the tribe Paralimnini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from Montana, USA. As with other members of this genus, it likely inhabits grassland or meadow environments associated with its host plants.
Cosmocomoidea
Cosmocomoidea is a genus of fairyflies (Mymaridae) established by Howard in 1908. Species within this genus are solitary egg parasitoids primarily associated with sharpshooter leafhoppers (Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae), which are vectors of plant pathogens including Xylella fastidiosa. The genus has been documented from Asia (China, Taiwan, Japan, India), Europe (Denmark, Sweden), and South America, with C. annulicornis being the most extensively studied species due to its potential as a biological control agent.
Cosmotettix delector
Cosmotettix delector is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Deltocephalus delector by Sanders & DeLong in 1919. It is a member of the large and diverse genus Cosmotettix, which contains numerous small leafhopper species found primarily in North America. The species is documented from scattered localities across the northern United States and southern Canada.
Coulinus
Coulinus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Athysanini. It was established by Beirne in 1954. The genus is placed within the Athysanina subtribe and is known from a single iNaturalist observation in Alaska. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, species in this genus are presumed to be phloem-feeding insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific biological details remain undocumented in available sources.
Coulinus uladus
Coulinus uladus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beirne in 1954. It is a member of the tribe Athysanini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from northern North America including Alaska, Canada, and the Northwest Territories. As with most members of this genus, detailed biological information remains limited.
Crassana
Crassana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by DeLong & Hershberger in 1947. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal available information on species diversity, biology, and ecology. As a member of the leafhopper family, species in this genus are presumed to be phytophagous, feeding on plant sap via piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations remain unstudied. The genus appears to be rarely collected, with only 12 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Crassana goniana
Crassana goniana is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the genus Crassana, a group within the subfamily Cicadellinae. The species has been documented in scattered localities across the southwestern United States and central Mexico. Like other leafhoppers, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant vascular tissues.
Cribrus
Cribrus is a leafhopper genus in the tribe Paralimnini (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae) established by Oman in 1949. It contains a single recognized species, Cribrus concinnus (Sanders & DeLong, 1917). The genus was reviewed in 2024 due to historical confusion with the newly described Boreolimnus, resulting in recognition of two junior synonyms: Deltocephalus plagus and Laevicephalus shingwauki. Molecular phylogenetic analysis placed C. concinnus as sister to part of Sorhoanus with weak support, distinct from Boreolimnus.
Cribrus shingwauki
Cribrus shingwauki is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer and Tuthill in 1934. It belongs to the subfamily Cicadellinae, a group known for their robust bodies and strong jumping abilities. The species is part of the genus Cribrus, which contains relatively few described species. Published records for this taxon are extremely limited.
Crumbana
Crumbana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus was established by Oman in 1949. It belongs to the tribe Deltocephalini, a diverse group within the leafhopper superfamily Membracoidea. Species-level information for this genus appears limited in public databases.