Delphacidae
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Achorotile
Achorotile is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, first described by Fieber in 1866. The genus comprises at least 15 described species distributed across Europe and North America. As with other delphacids, members of this genus are small, sap-feeding insects associated with grasses and sedges. The genus has been documented from subarctic regions to temperate zones, with several species described from the western United States and Canada.
Achorotile acuta
Achorotile acuta is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Scudder in 1963. It belongs to the subgenus Criochora within the genus Achorotile. The species has been recorded from western Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Québec) and the western United States (Utah). As a delphacid planthopper, it likely inhabits grassland and prairie ecosystems, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Achorotile angulata
Achorotile angulata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1954. The genus Achorotile belongs to the subfamily Delphacinae, a group of small, typically grass-feeding planthoppers. Records indicate this species occurs in Colorado, North America. Delphacid planthoppers are characterized by their distinctive facial carinae and reduced wing venation compared to other fulgoroid families.
Achorotile distincta
Achorotile distincta is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Scudder in 1963. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate delphacid planthoppers characterized by reduced wing venation and distinctive genitalia structures. The species is known from western and northern regions of North America, with records from Canada extending into Alaska. Like other delphacids, it likely inhabits moist grassland and marsh habitats where host grasses occur.
Achorotile stylata
Achorotile stylata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1954. The genus Achorotile comprises small delphacid planthoppers distributed in the Nearctic region. Members of this genus are associated with wetland and grassland habitats.
Achorotile subarctica
Achorotile subarctica is a planthopper species in the family Delphacidae, described by Scudder in 1963. The species is associated with cold northern regions, as indicated by its specific epithet. It belongs to a genus of small delphacid planthoppers. Taxonomic status varies across sources, with some databases listing it as accepted and others as synonym.
Achorotile transbaicalica
Achorotile transbaicalica is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Kusnezov in 1929. It belongs to a genus of small, grass-associated delphacids found primarily in northern Palearctic regions. The species is known from scattered records across northern Mongolia and eastern Russia, including the Transbaikal region from which its epithet derives.
Aethodelphax caninus
Aethodelphax caninus is a planthopper species in the family Delphacidae, originally described as Delphacodes caninus by Beamer in 1947 and transferred to the new genus Aethodelphax in 2011. It is distinguished from its seven congeneric species by its restricted distribution in the southwestern United States. The species is associated with native grassland habitats.
Aethodelphax megadontus
Aethodelphax megadontus is a planthopper species originally described as Delphacodes megadontus by Beamer in 1951 and later transferred to the new genus Aethodelphax. It is one of eight congeneric species in a genus established for species previously placed in Delphacodes. The species is associated with native grassland habitats in the midwestern United States.
Akemetopon inornatum
Akemetopon inornatum is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described from Arizona in 2011. It belongs to a small genus of delphacid planthoppers. The species is known from very few records and remains poorly documented in the literature.
Bakerella cornigera
Bakerella cornigera is a planthopper species in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1950. It is native to eastern North America, with records from Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. As a delphacid planthopper, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap using its piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet "cornigera" (horn-bearing) may refer to morphological features, though this is not confirmed in available sources.
Bakerella fusca
Bakerella fusca is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1945. It belongs to the superfamily Delphacoidea within the order Hemiptera. The species has been recorded from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. As a delphacid planthopper, it likely shares general ecological traits with related species in the family, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Bakerella maculata
Bakerella maculata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Crawford in 1914. It belongs to a family commonly known as delphacid planthoppers, which are small, sap-feeding insects associated with grasses and other monocots. The specific epithet 'maculata' refers to spotted or mottled coloration. Distribution records indicate presence in parts of North America including Mississippi and Ohio, as well as southern Mexico in Chiapas and Guerrero.
Bakerella minuta
Bakerella minuta is a small delphacid planthopper species described by Beamer in 1950. It belongs to the family Delphacidae, a group of true bugs in the order Hemiptera commonly known as planthoppers. The species is recorded from the southeastern and midwestern United States, specifically Florida, Georgia, and Illinois. As with other members of Delphacidae, it is likely associated with grassland or wetland habitats where host grasses occur.
Bakerella muscotana
Bakerella muscotana is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1946. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate delphacids found in North America. Like other delphacids, it possesses a characteristic movable spur on the hind tibia, a key family trait. The species has been recorded from scattered localities across central and eastern North America.
Bostaera balli
Bostaera balli is a species of delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Penner in 1952. It belongs to the genus Bostaera, a group of small planthoppers characterized by their reduced wings and association with grasses and sedges. The species is known from limited records in the southeastern United States.
Chionomus bellicosus
Chionomus bellicosus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, order Hemiptera. It was described by Muir and Giffard in 1924. As a member of the Delphacidae, it belongs to a family characterized by a movable spur on the hind tibia, a trait distinguishing them from other planthopper families. The genus Chionomus contains multiple species, though detailed biological information for C. bellicosus specifically is limited in available sources.
Chionomus dissipatus
Chionomus dissipatus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Muir in 1926. It belongs to a genus of small, grass-feeding delphacids found primarily in the Americas. The species is documented in taxonomic catalogs but remains poorly studied in terms of biology and ecology. Observations are sparse, with limited iNaturalist records suggesting restricted or underreported occurrence.
Chionomus havanae
Chionomus havanae is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described as Delphacodes havanae by Muir and Giffard in 1924. The species belongs to the genus Chionomus, a group of small delphacid planthoppers associated with grassland and marsh habitats. Records indicate presence in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including the Caribbean, Central America, and the southeastern United States. Like other delphacids, it likely inhabits moist environments and feeds on grasses, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Chionomus herkos
Chionomus herkos is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Weglarz and Bartlett in 2020. It belongs to a genus of small, slender delphacid planthoppers found primarily in the Americas. The species is known from limited observations, with iNaturalist records documenting five observations as of the knowledge cutoff.
Chionomus pacificus
Chionomus pacificus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Crawford in 1914. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha within the order Hemiptera. The species has been documented in 219 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by citizen scientists. As a member of Delphacidae, it is likely associated with grass or sedge habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Chionomus quadrispinosus
Chionomus quadrispinosus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, originally described by Muir and Giffard in 1924. As a member of the genus Chionomus, it belongs to a group of small delphacid planthoppers associated with grassland habitats. The species epithet 'quadrispinosus' refers to four spines, likely describing a diagnostic feature of the male genitalia or other sclerotized structures. Very few observations exist in public databases, suggesting it is either genuinely rare, cryptic, or underreported.
Chionomus tenae
Chionomus tenae is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, originally described by Muir in 1926. It belongs to a genus of small, grass-feeding planthoppers found in the Americas. The species has been documented in scattered localities across the southern United States, northern South America, and Brazil. Like other delphacids, it likely inhabits grassland and wetland habitats where its host plants occur.
Chloriona
Chloriona is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, established by Fieber in 1866. The genus comprises at least five recognized species distributed across Eurasia. Members are small, sap-feeding insects associated with grassland and wetland habitats. As delphacid planthoppers, they possess a characteristic enlarged hind femur with a mobile spur, an adaptation for jumping.
Copicerus irroratus
Copicerus irroratus is a delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Swartz in 1802. It is distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. The species includes two recognized subspecies: C. i. irroratus and C. i. thoracicus. A 2013 record from New York extended its known northern range limit.
Criomorphus inconspicuus
Criomorphus inconspicuus is a species of delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae. It was described by Uhler in 1877. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Alaska, Alberta, and parts of Russia (Amur, Buryat, Chuvash). As a member of the Delphacidae, it belongs to a family of planthoppers characterized by a distinctive spur on the hind tibia.
Delphacodes angulata
Delphacodes angulata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1947. The species is distributed across the south-central United States, with records from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. As a member of the genus Delphacodes, it belongs to a group of small planthoppers that are commonly associated with grasses and are known vectors of plant pathogens.
Delphacodes anufrievi
Delphacodes anufrievi is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Wilson in 1992. It belongs to a genus containing numerous species associated with grasses and sedges. The species is known from western Canada, with records from British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. Like other delphacids, it likely inhabits wetland and grassland ecosystems where its host plants occur.
Delphacodes bocana
Delphacodes bocana is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1947. The species is known from Texas in the southern United States. Like other members of Delphacidae, it belongs to the Auchenorrhyncha, a group of sap-feeding insects. The genus Delphacodes includes numerous species associated with grassland and wetland habitats.
Delphacodes furcata
Delphacodes furcata is a planthopper species in the family Delphacidae, native to North America. As a member of the genus Delphacodes, it belongs to a group of small, economically significant planthoppers often associated with grassland and wetland habitats. The species is documented in entomological records but detailed natural history information remains limited in available sources.
Delphacodes mcateei
Delphacodes mcateei is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Muir and Giffard in 1924. The species is known from scattered records across the eastern and central United States. As a member of Delphacodes, it likely inhabits grassland and wetland habitats associated with its host plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Delphacodes quadridentis
Delphacodes quadridentis is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1948. It belongs to a genus of small, often economically significant planthoppers that feed on grasses and sedges. The specific epithet "quadridentis" refers to a distinctive four-toothed structure, likely on the male genitalia or other diagnostic feature. Species in this genus are known vectors of plant pathogens and are studied for their agricultural impact.
Delphacodes recurvata
Delphacodes recurvata is a planthopper species in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1948. It belongs to a genus of small planthoppers that are commonly associated with grasses and sedges. Members of the family Delphacidae are characterized by a distinctive spur on the hind tibia and are significant as vectors of plant pathogens, though specific pathogen associations for this species have not been documented. The species has been recorded from several mid-Atlantic and southeastern U.S. states.
Delphacodes shermani
Delphacodes shermani is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate planthoppers commonly associated with grasses and sedges. The species has been documented from multiple states in the eastern and central United States, with records from Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, and North Carolina. Like other members of Delphacidae, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem, though specific host plant associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Delphacodes trimaculata
Delphacodes trimaculata is a species of delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1948. It is a small, sap-feeding insect belonging to the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, and Illinois. As a member of the genus Delphacodes, it shares characteristics typical of this group of planthoppers, including a movable spur on the hind tibia.
Delphacodes turgida
Delphacodes turgida is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1948. The species is recorded from the southeastern United States, specifically Florida and Georgia. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts and is associated with grassland and wetland habitats typical of delphacid planthoppers. The taxonomic status of this species has been subject to some confusion, with Catalogue of Life listing it as a synonym while GBIF treats it as accepted.
Delphacodes waldeni
Delphacodes waldeni is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to a genus that includes numerous species associated with wetland and grassland habitats. Like other delphacids, it is presumed to feed on plant sap, though specific host plant associations for this species have not been documented. The species has been recorded from limited localities in eastern North America.
Elachodelphax
Elachodelphax is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, described by Vilbaste in 1965. Members belong to the tribe Delphacini within the subfamily Delphacinae. These insects are small, sap-feeding true bugs associated with grasses and sedges. The genus appears to be rarely collected, with minimal documentation in public databases.
Elachodelphax bifida
Elachodelphax bifida is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1948. It belongs to a genus of small, grass-feeding insects characterized by reduced wing venation and simplified body structure. The species is known from scattered records across the southwestern United States and New York.
Elachodelphax unita
Elachodelphax unita is a planthopper species in the family Delphacidae, described by Hamilton in 2002. It is a small, poorly known insect with limited published information. The species has been documented in Utah, North America. As with other delphacids, it likely inhabits grassland or wetland habitats associated with grasses.
Eurysa
Eurysa is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, first described by Fieber in 1866. Members of this genus are small, delicate insects associated with grassland and wetland habitats. The genus is recorded from parts of northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As with other delphacids, species in Eurysa are presumed to feed on monocotyledonous plants, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Flavoclypeus
Flavoclypeus is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, described by Kennedy and Bartlett in 2014. The genus belongs to the superfamily Delphacoidea, a diverse group of small, sap-feeding insects commonly found in grassland and wetland habitats. As a relatively recently described genus, Flavoclypeus represents part of ongoing taxonomic refinement within the Delphacidae.
Flavoclypeus nigriscutellatus
Flavoclypeus nigriscutellatus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae. The species was described by Beamer in 1947 and is known from a limited number of localities in the central United States and southern Canada. Like other delphacids, it is likely associated with grassland or wetland habitats where its host plants grow. The genus Flavoclypeus is small and poorly studied, with most species known from few specimens.
Flavoclypeus nitens
Flavoclypeus nitens is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Muir and Giffard in 1924. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, a large group of insects characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus Flavoclypeus is part of the diverse planthopper family Delphacidae, which contains many species associated with grass and sedge hosts. Specific biological and ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Isodelphax
Isodelphax is a genus of delphacid planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, established by Fennah in 1963. The genus contains at least two described species: Isodelphax basivitta (Van Duzee, 1909) and Isodelphax nigridorsum. Members of this genus are small, winged insects belonging to the true bug order Hemiptera. As delphacid planthoppers, they are characterized by a movable spur on the hind tibia, a diagnostic feature of the family Delphacidae.
Javesella
Javesella is a genus of delphacid planthoppers (family Delphacidae) established by Fennah in 1963, containing at least 20 described species. The genus is best known through Javesella pellucida, a significant agricultural pest and virus vector. Species in this genus exhibit wing dimorphism and are associated with grass hosts including cereals.
Kelisia bimaculata
Kelisia bimaculata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1945. The specific epithet 'bimaculata' refers to two spots or markings, likely on the wings or body. It belongs to the subfamily Kelisiinae, a group of small planthoppers associated with sedges and other wetland vegetation. Records indicate presence in New Hampshire and Wisconsin, suggesting a distribution in the northeastern and north-central United States.
Kelisia curvata
Kelisia curvata is a species of delphacid planthopper described by Beamer in 1945. It belongs to the family Delphacidae, a group of small, sap-feeding insects commonly associated with grasses and sedges. The species is known from the eastern and southeastern United States.
Kelisia hyalina
Kelisia hyalina is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1945. It belongs to the subfamily Kelisiinae, a group of small insects commonly known as delphacid planthoppers. The species has been recorded from several localities in North America including Illinois, Kansas, Ontario, and Québec. As a member of the Delphacidae, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap, though specific host associations for this species have not been documented in the available literature.
Kelisiinae
Kelisiinae is a subfamily of planthoppers within the family Delphacidae, established by Wagner in 1963. Members are small, sap-feeding insects in the order Hemiptera. The subfamily is relatively poorly studied compared to other delphacid groups, with limited published information on its constituent genera and species. It is distinguished from other delphacid subfamilies primarily on morphological grounds.