Deltocephalinae
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Acinopterus acuminatus
Acinopterus acuminatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. It belongs to the tribe Acinopterini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is recorded from multiple U.S. states including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, and Colorado. As a member of the leafhopper family, it is a small, plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Acinopterus pulchellus
Acinopterus pulchellus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Lawson in 1927. The genus Acinopterus belongs to the tribe Acinopterini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. As a member of the Cicadellidae, it is presumed to feed on plant sap via piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations have not been documented in the provided sources.
Acinopterus viridis
Acinopterus viridis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1903. It belongs to the tribe Acinopterini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from western North America, with distribution records from Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, and Colorado. As a member of the leafhopper family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap, though specific host plants and ecological details remain poorly documented.
Aflexia
Aflexia is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Paralimnini) described by Oman in 1949. As a member of the tribe Paralimnini, it belongs to a group of grassland and wetland-associated leafhoppers. The genus is poorly documented in the primary literature, with limited species-level taxonomic work published. Available records from iNaturalist suggest it is rarely encountered by observers.
Aflexia rubranura
Red-Tailed Leafhopper
Aflexia rubranura is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was originally described as Flexamia rubranura by DeLong in 1935 and later transferred to the genus Aflexia. The species is known by the common name Red-Tailed Leafhopper, referring to a distinctive coloration feature. It belongs to the tribe Paralimnini, a group of grass-feeding leafhoppers.
Aligia
Aligia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by Ball in 1907. Species in this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus belongs to a diverse group of leafhoppers commonly found in North America.
Aligia californica
Aligia californica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Van Duzee in 1925. It is native to the western United States, with records from California and Oregon. As a member of the tribe Platymetopiini, it belongs to a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers whose members are generally associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Aligia colei
Aligia colei is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. Described by Van Duzee in 1925, this species belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini, a group of small, often cryptic leafhoppers. As with many members of this genus and tribe, detailed natural history information remains limited in the accessible literature.
Aligia dellana
Aligia dellana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Like other members of this genus, it is a small, sap-feeding insect associated with vegetation. The species is known from limited observations, with 22 records documented on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Allygianus
Allygianus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was established by Ball in 1936 and belongs to the tribe Athysanini. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published information on its biology and ecology. Records are sparse, with only a handful of observations documented in biodiversity databases.
Allygianus varius
Allygianus varius is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer in 1938. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Athysanini. The species is known from California. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it is a phloem-feeding insect.
Allygidius atomarius
Allygidius atomarius is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. First described by Fabricius in 1794 as Cicada atomaria, this species has been documented across parts of Europe and Asia, with distribution records from locations including Belgorod and Chernihiv in Ukraine, Bursa in Turkey, Corse (Corsica), and Emilia-Romagna in Italy. The species belongs to the tribe Athysanini within the diverse leafhopper fauna.
Allygiella clathrata
Allygiella clathrata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1936. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large and diverse group of leafhoppers. The species is known from California, USA. Like other leafhoppers, it is a sap-feeding insect that uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on plant vascular tissues.
Amblysellus curtisii
Amblysellus curtisii is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Fitch in 1851 under the basionym Amblycephalus curtisii. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers. The species has been documented across multiple states in the eastern and midwestern United States. It is part of the genus Amblysellus, which comprises small to medium-sized leafhoppers typically associated with grasses and herbaceous vegetation.
Amblysellus dorsti
Amblysellus dorsti is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1940. Originally placed in the genus Deltocephalus, it was later transferred to Amblysellus. The species is known from a limited number of records in the southwestern United States. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to the large and diverse leafhopper subfamily Deltocephalinae.
Amblysellus grex
Amblysellus grex is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Deltocephalus grex by Oman in 1940. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large group of leafhoppers known for their association with grasses and herbaceous plants. The species has been recorded across western North America from British Columbia to Arizona.
Amplicephalus
Amplicephalus is a genus of leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in the tribe Deltocephalini. At least one species, A. funzaensis, has been documented as a vector for phytoplasmas of groups 16SrI and 16SrVII in Colombia, transmitting these plant pathogenic bacteria to bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris). The genus belongs to a large group of phloem-feeding insects with potential agricultural significance as disease vectors.
Amplicephalus nebulosus
Amplicephalus nebulosus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Endria nebulosa by Ball in 1900. It is currently treated as a synonym of Endria nebulosa in major taxonomic databases. The species has been recorded from both North America (Colorado) and parts of Asia (Buryat, Chita, Chuvash, Hentiy regions), indicating a transcontinental distribution. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it belongs to a large and diverse group of leafhoppers with varied host plant associations.
Amplicephalus simplex
Amplicephalus simplex is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was first described by Van Duzee in 1892 under the name Athysanus simplarius. The species is documented from scattered localities in the eastern and midwestern United States. As a member of the Deltocephalini tribe, it belongs to a diverse group of leafhoppers associated with herbaceous vegetation.
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.
Arundanus
Arundanus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, established by DeLong in 1935. The genus is associated with grassland and wetland habitats, with species often found in association with sedges and rushes. It belongs to the tribe Deltocephalini, one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers.
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
Athysanella is a genus of leafhoppers in the tribe Chiasmini, family Cicadellidae. The genus is monophyletic and distinguished from the related genus Icaia by several derived characters of the male genitalia. Most species are found in the New World. The genus contains subgenera including Athysanella (Athysanella) and Athysanella (Amphipyga), with subgenus A. (Diphipyga) restricted to three species retaining plesiomorphic genitalia characters.
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 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 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.
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 sandaraca
Auridius sandaraca is a Nearctic leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1999. The species occurs across central Canada and the north-central United States, with records from Alberta to Ontario and adjacent U.S. states. As a member of the genus Auridius, it exhibits wing polymorphism, a trait characteristic of this leafhopper group. The species was established during a comprehensive revision of the genus that documented host associations and phenology patterns across Auridius species.
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.
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 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 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 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 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
Bandara is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by Ball in 1931. As a member of the Platymetopiini, it belongs to a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers characterized by particular morphological features of the head and male genitalia. The genus contains multiple species distributed in the Nearctic region.
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.