Deltocephalinae
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Laevicephalus minimus
Laevicephalus minimus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn and Ball in 1897. Originally placed in the genus Deltocephalus, it was later transferred to Laevicephalus. The species belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini. It is known from scattered records in the north-central United States.
Laevicephalus saskatchewanensis
Laevicephalus saskatchewanensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton & Ross in 1975. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini. The species is endemic to the Canadian prairies, with confirmed records from Saskatchewan and Manitoba. As with most leafhoppers, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plants remain undocumented.
Laevicephalus sylvestris
Laevicephalus sylvestris is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn & Ball in 1897. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini. The species has been documented in scattered records across the eastern and central United States. As with other leafhoppers in this genus, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific ecological studies are limited.
Laevicephalus unicoloratus
Laevicephalus unicoloratus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was originally described as Deltocephalus unicoloratus by Gillette and Baker in 1895. The species is recorded from several states in the eastern and central United States. As a member of the tribe Paralimnini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers often associated with moist or wetland habitats.
Latalus
Latalus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, established by DeLong and Sleesman in 1929. Members of this genus have been documented as vectors of plant pathogens, with the first report identifying a Latalus species as a natural vector of 'Candidatus' Phytoplasma ulmi, the causal agent of elm yellows disease in North America. The genus belongs to the tribe Paralimnini and is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna associated with woody and herbaceous vegetation.
Latalus personatus
Latalus personatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beirne in 1954. It is currently considered a synonym of Turrutus personatus. The species is recorded from parts of Canada (Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Québec) and the northeastern United States (New Hampshire). As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini, it belongs to a diverse group of small plant-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers.
Lebradea flavovirens
Lebradea flavovirens is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. First described from Colorado by Gillette and Baker in 1895, it was originally placed in the genus Deltocephalus before transfer to Lebradea. The species occurs across western North America and extends into northeastern Asia. Like other members of its tribe Paralimnini, it inhabits moist or wetland-associated habitats.
Limotettix ferganensis
Leafhopper taxon described from the Fergana Valley region. Currently treated as a junior synonym of Limotettix striola by most modern sources, though some authors recognize it as a subspecies (L. striola ferganensis) based on subtle penis shape differences in West Tien Shan populations. The name has been applied to both Palearctic and Nearctic specimens, but these represent distinct taxa.
Limotettix finitimus
Limotettix finitimus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1925. The species is currently considered a synonym of Scleroracus finitimus by GBIF, though iNaturalist maintains it under the original genus Limotettix. It belongs to the tribe Limotettigini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Distribution records indicate presence in western North America.
Limotettix nigrax
Limotettix nigrax is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Medler in 1943. The species is recorded from the northern Great Lakes region and adjacent Canadian provinces. As a member of the genus Limotettix, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers associated with wetland and grassland habitats. Available records indicate limited but consistent occurrence across its documented range.
Limotettix osborni
Limotettix osborni is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Ball in 1928. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Scleroracus osborni in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic uncertainty or revision in the genus Limotettix. Distribution records indicate presence in western North America including Alberta, British Columbia, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, and potentially other regions.
Limotettix plutonius
Limotettix plutonius is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Uhler in 1877. It is currently recognized as a synonym, with GBIF indicating it is placed in the genus Ophiola as Ophiola corniculus. The species has been recorded from scattered localities across northern Eurasia including eastern Russia, Japan (Hokkaido), and England.
Limotettix shastus
Limotettix shastus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Ball in 1916. The species has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some authorities placing it in the genus Scleroracus. It is recorded from western North America, including California, Oregon, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Limotettix striola
Limotettix striola is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species exhibits morphological variability across its range, with males producing acoustic calling signals for communication. A distinct subspecies, L. striola ferganensis, occurs in the West Tien Shan region and is distinguished by differences in male genitalia morphology. Taxonomic clarification has resolved confusion with Nearctic populations previously assigned to this name.
Lonatura bicolor
Lonatura bicolor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1909. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large and diverse group of leafhoppers commonly associated with grasses and herbaceous plants. The species epithet "bicolor" suggests a two-toned color pattern, though specific details of this coloration are not documented in the provided sources. As with most members of its genus, it likely inhabits grassland and open vegetation habitats.
Lonatura megalopa
Lonatura megalopa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn and Ball in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers. The species is known from the north-central United States and adjacent Canadian prairie provinces.
Lycioides condalianus
Lycioides condalianus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the tribe Opsiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in Arizona, with 49 observations recorded on iNaturalist. As with other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Macrosteles arizonus
Macrosteles arizonus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. The species is known from Arizona, as indicated by its specific epithet and distribution records. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers commonly associated with grasses and other herbaceous plants. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Macrosteles borealis
Northern Leafhopper
Macrosteles borealis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Dorst in 1931. The species is distributed across northern North America, with records from Alaska, British Columbia, Manitoba, Michigan, and Montana. As a member of the genus Macrosteles, it is part of a group of leafhoppers known for their association with grasses and herbaceous plants. The specific epithet 'borealis' refers to its northern distribution.
Macrosteles canadensis
Macrosteles canadensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon in 2010. It belongs to a genus of small, slender leafhoppers that are widespread in the Northern Hemisphere. The species is recorded from multiple Canadian provinces, indicating a distribution centered in North America. Like other Macrosteles species, it likely inhabits grassy and herbaceous vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented due to its recent description and limited study.
Macrosteles claridgei
Macrosteles claridgei is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers distributed across multiple continents. The species is currently known from Alaska based on distribution records. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Macrosteles elongatus
Macrosteles elongatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beirne in 1952. The species belongs to a genus of small, slender leafhoppers known for their association with grasses and herbaceous plants. Distribution records indicate presence in western and central Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba) and parts of the northern United States (Minnesota, New Hampshire). As with many Macrosteles species, it is likely associated with meadow and grassland habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Macrosteles fieberi
Macrosteles fieberi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. First described by Edwards in 1889, this species has been recorded as a prey item for the crabronid wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata, which paralyzes and provisions leafhoppers in underground nests. The species has been documented from England and parts of Central Asia, with additional records from New Zealand regions.
Macrosteles frigidus
A leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described from North America in 2010. Distribution records indicate occurrence across northern regions of the continent including Alaska and Canadian provinces. As a member of genus Macrosteles, it shares the tribe's general association with herbaceous plant habitats.
Macrosteles informis
Macrosteles informis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon in 2010. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small, often abundant leafhoppers. The species has been recorded from eastern Canada, specifically Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Macrosteles inundatus
Macrosteles inundatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1987. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers commonly associated with grasses and herbaceous plants. The species has been recorded from northern regions of North America including Alaska, the Canadian Prairie provinces, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Macrosteles laevis
Macrosteles laevis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ribaut in 1927. The species belongs to a genus known for transmitting plant pathogens, particularly phytoplasmas that cause diseases in crops. It has been recorded across parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Macrosteles lineatifrons
Macrosteles lineatifrons is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Stål in 1858. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers found across the Holarctic region. The species is recorded from northern North America including Alaska, British Columbia, and Québec. Limited observational data exists for this species, with only one documented observation in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.
Macrosteles nielsoni
Macrosteles nielsoni is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. It belongs to the large genus Macrosteles, which includes numerous small leafhopper species. The species has been recorded from the western United States.
Macrosteles oregonensis
Macrosteles oregonensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. The species is known from Oregon. As a member of the genus Macrosteles, it belongs to a group of small, slender leafhoppers that are commonly associated with grasses and sedges. The species was recently described and detailed biological information remains limited.
Macrosteles patruelis
Macrosteles patruelis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon in 2010. It belongs to a genus of small, slender insects commonly known as leafhoppers that feed on plant sap. The species has been recorded from northern North America including Alaska, Alberta, Manitoba, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. As a relatively recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Macrosteles quadrilineatus
Aster leafhopper, Six-spotted leafhopper
Macrosteles quadrilineatus is a small leafhopper species native to the United States and a major agricultural pest. It is the primary vector of aster yellows phytoplasma, transmitting the pathogen to vegetable crops including carrot, celery, lettuce, and potato. Adults migrate northward in spring on southerly winds, often arriving in the Midwest and northern regions earlier and in greater numbers than resident overwintering populations. The species exhibits polyphagous feeding behavior on numerous grasses, cereals, and broadleaf plants.
Macrosteles severini
Macrosteles severini is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1983. It belongs to a genus known for small, agile insects that feed on plant phloem. The species has been recorded from western North America including Alaska, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Oregon.
Macrosteles similis
Macrosteles similis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Kwon in 2010. It belongs to a genus of small, agile insects known for their jumping ability and role as plant-feeding herbivores. The species has been documented in North America including Alaska, British Columbia, Colorado, Northwest Territories, and Québec. Like other Macrosteles species, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap and may serve as a vector for plant pathogens.
Macrosteles skalkahiensis
Macrosteles skalkahiensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Beirne in 1952. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers that are ecologically significant as prey for various predatory wasps. The species has been documented in Montana, USA. Like other Macrosteles species, it likely feeds on plant sap and serves as a host for sand wasps in the family Crabronidae.
Macrosteles slossoni
Macrosteles slossoni is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small deltocephaline leafhoppers distributed across North America and Eurasia. The species has been recorded as prey for the digger wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata, which paralyzes adult leafhoppers to provision its underground nests.
Macrosteles tesselatus
Macrosteles tesselatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1983. The species belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small, agile insects commonly associated with grasses and herbaceous plants. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem. The species has been documented across northern North America including Alaska and multiple Canadian provinces.
Macrosteles wahnapitae
Macrosteles wahnapitae is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2017. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers known for their role as vectors of plant pathogens. The species has been documented from New Hampshire. As a member of the Macrostelini tribe, it is morphologically similar to other Macrosteles species, which are generally characterized by small size and association with herbaceous vegetation.
Memnonia albolinea
Memnonia albolinea is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Ball in 1937. The species name refers to a white line marking, characteristic of the specific epithet. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini, a group of grass-feeding leafhoppers. The genus Memnonia contains multiple North American species, with M. albolinea documented from Arizona.
Memnonia brunnea
Memnonia brunnea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is documented from several central and western North American states including Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and New Mexico. As with other members of the genus Memnonia, it is likely associated with grassland or prairie habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Memnonia consobrina
Memnonia consobrina is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. The species belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Hecalini, a group of grass-feeding leafhoppers. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the central United States, specifically Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. As a member of the Cicadellidae family, it shares the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts and hind legs adapted for jumping common to leafhoppers.
Memnonia maia
Memnonia maia is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Hamilton in 2000. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Hecalini. The species is recorded from the Canadian prairie provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Memnonia purpurea
Memnonia purpurea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1933. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from limited observations in Arizona. As with other leafhoppers in this family, it is presumed to be a plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Mendozellus
Mendozellus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Deltocephalini. It was established by Linnavuori in 1959. The genus belongs to the large and diverse leafhopper fauna of the Neotropical region, with species recorded from South America. As with other deltocephaline leafhoppers, members of this genus are likely phloem-feeding insects associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Menosoma
Menosoma is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Ball in 1931. It comprises approximately 12 described species and belongs to the tribe Bahitini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. These insects are part of the diverse leafhopper fauna, with over 3,000 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Mesamia diana
Mesamia diana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Van Duzee in 1925. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini, a group of leafhoppers within the large and diverse family Cicadellidae. The genus Mesamia is part of the leafhopper superfamily Membracoidea, which includes some of the most economically significant plant-feeding insects. Very little specific information is available about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Mesamia divisa
Mesamia divisa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong and Hershberger in 1947. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species is known from multiple states in central and northern Mexico. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Mocuellus caprilla
Mocuellus caprilla is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Mocini. It is a small, plant-feeding insect with distribution in the Palearctic region. The species is associated with grassy and herbaceous habitats. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a phloem-feeder on monocotyledonous plants, though specific host records are limited.
Nabiya
Nabiya is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. It belongs to the tribe Macrostelini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus is known from very few observations, with iNaturalist recording only two observations as of the source data. As a recently described taxon, detailed biological information remains limited.
Neohecalus lineatus
Neohecalus lineatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Uhler in 1877. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Distribution records indicate presence in several eastern and midwestern U.S. states including Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, and Indiana. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.