Cicadellinae
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Allogonia
Allogonia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Cicadellini. It was described by Melichar in 1926. Members of this genus are part of the diverse Cicadellinae subfamily, which contains many economically significant agricultural pests. The genus is documented in entomological collections and has approximately 200 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate documentation of its species in nature.
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 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.
Cuerna emeljanovi
Cuerna emeljanovi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Proconiini, described in 2015. It belongs to the genus Cuerna, a group of relatively large, robust leafhoppers within the subfamily Cicadellinae. The species was described by Krishnankutty and Rakitov. Like other members of its tribe, it likely exhibits the characteristic enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping that define the family.
Cuerna undescribed-sp-tx-i
Cuerna undescribed-sp-tx-i is an undescribed species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the genus Cuerna, known from Texas. The genus Cuerna belongs to the tribe Cicadellini and includes several described species characterized by bold color patterns and association with woody host plants. This particular taxon represents a distinct morphotype or lineage that has been documented but not yet formally described in the scientific literature.
Draeculacephala
Draeculacephala is a genus of sharpshooter leafhoppers (Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae) comprising at least 25 described species distributed throughout the New World. Adults are typically 6–11 mm in length with distinctive triangular heads that project forward to a point. Most species exhibit green coloration, though some are straw-colored. The genus is economically significant due to its association with grasses and cereals, with several species acting as vectors of plant pathogens including Xylella fastidiosa. Draeculacephala robinsoni, recently introduced to Europe, represents an emerging threat to Mediterranean agriculture.
Draeculacephala constricta
A species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described from western Texas in 1943. The genus Draeculacephala is characterized by distinctive head morphology, with species often exhibiting elongated or modified facial structures. Draeculacephala constricta occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and has been documented in association with woody legumes including Vachellia constricta (whitethorn acacia), which shares its specific epithet.
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Draeculacephala savannahae is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1985. It belongs to the genus Draeculacephala, a group of sharpshooters within the tribe Cicadellini. The species is known from the southeastern United States, with records from Georgia. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with grassland or savanna habitats, though specific ecological details remain limited.
Helochara delta
Helochara delta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1943. It belongs to the subfamily Cicadellinae, a group commonly known as sharpshooters. The species has been recorded from western North America, with observations in British Columbia, Washington, and California. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with vascular plant hosts, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Hortensia
Hortensia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Cicadellinae, and tribe Cicadellini. The genus was established by Metcalf and Bruner in 1936. Species in this genus are distributed primarily in the Neotropical region, with records from South America including Argentina. Some species, such as Hortensia similis, are associated with agricultural crops including maize and have been studied as vectors of plant diseases.
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.
Xyphon
sharpshooters, leafhoppers
Xyphon is a genus of sharpshooters in the family Cicadellidae, established by Hamilton in 1985. The genus contains at least seven described species distributed in North America. Two species have established common names: Xyphon flaviceps (yellow-headed leafhopper) and Xyphon reticulatum (bermudagrass leafhopper). Members of this genus are part of the tribe Cicadellini within the subfamily Cicadellinae.
Xyphon reticulatum
Bermudagrass Leafhopper
Xyphon reticulatum is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Bermudagrass Leafhopper. It belongs to the subfamily Cicadellinae and tribe Cicadellini. The species was described by Signoret in 1854 and has documented distribution records from multiple regions including the southeastern United States, California, and parts of Mexico and South America.