Deltocephalinae
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Neohecalus magnificus
Neohecalus magnificus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2000. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini, a group of grass-feeding leafhoppers. The species is known from the north-central United States and adjacent Canada, with records from Illinois, Iowa, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it is likely associated with grassland habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Neoslossonia
Neoslossonia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Hecalini. It was established by Van Duzee in 1909. The genus belongs to the large and diverse group of true bugs known as leafhoppers, which are characterized by their piercing-sucking mouthparts and association with vascular plants. Very few observations of this genus exist in public databases, suggesting it may be rare, poorly collected, or taxonomically obscure.
Nigridonus
Nigridonus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Platymetopiini. Established by Oman in 1949, this genus belongs to a diverse group of sap-feeding insects within the order Hemiptera. Members of this genus are poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited published information on their biology and ecology.
Nigridonus illumina
Nigridonus illumina is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in Arizona based on distribution records. As a member of Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Norvellina bicolorata
Norvellina bicolorata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1905. The genus Norvellina belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a diverse group of leafhoppers characterized by their small size and often colorful appearance. Like other members of the family, this species possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts used to feed on plant sap. The specific epithet "bicolorata" suggests a two-colored coloration pattern, though detailed descriptions of its appearance are not readily available in the provided sources.
Norvellina clarivida
Norvellina clarivida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1894. The genus Norvellina belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Like other leafhoppers, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts used to extract plant sap. Available records indicate this species occurs in the western United States, specifically Colorado and Utah.
Norvellina columbiana
Norvellina columbiana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1916 from specimens in Washington state. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus Norvellina comprises small leafhoppers that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. Very little species-specific information has been documented for N. columbiana.
Norvellina mildredae
Norvellina mildredae is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1901. Like other members of the genus Norvellina, it is a small, plant-feeding insect that uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract sap from host plants. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. Leafhoppers in this genus are typically found on vegetation and are attracted to lights at night.
Norvellina novica
Norvellina novica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Medler in 1943. Like other members of the genus Norvellina, it belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Leafhoppers in this genus are typically small, colorful insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species is known from limited distributional records in North America.
Norvellina perelegantis
Norvellina perelegantis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1901. This small true bug belongs to the diverse subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. Leafhoppers in this genus are part of the enormous diversity of micro-insects that dominate many terrestrial ecosystems, particularly in North America where this species has been recorded.
Norvellina rubida
Norvellina rubida is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1916. Originally placed in the genus Eutettix, it was later transferred to Norvellina. The genus Norvellina belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Leafhoppers in this genus are small, plant-feeding insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts. Very little species-specific information has been published for N. rubida.
Norvellina scabra
A small leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described from the United States in 1898. Records indicate presence in Iowa. Like other members of genus Norvellina, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts for feeding on plant sap. The genus is known for colorful species that can be mistaken for moths due to their small size and patterning.
Norvellina texana
Norvellina texana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1907. The specific epithet 'texana' indicates its association with Texas, which is also its documented geographic range. As a member of the tribe Platymetopiini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers characterized by particular morphological features of the head and wing venation. Like other cicadellids, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant vascular fluids.
Nurenus snowi
Nurenus snowi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Idiodonus snowi by Ball in 1937. Records indicate occurrence in Arizona, though detailed biological information remains limited. The species belongs to a genus of modest diversity within the tribe Platymetopiini.
Opsiini
Opsiini is a tribe of leafhoppers in the subfamily Deltocephalinae, established by Emeljanov in 1962. The tribe comprises approximately 36 genera and over 300 species, organized into four subtribes: Achaeticina, Circuliferina, Eremophlepsiina, and Opsiina. Members are distributed across the Palearctic and Oriental regions, with particular diversity in arid and semi-arid zones of Central Asia and China. Several species groups within Opsiini have been subject to intensive taxonomic revision due to cryptic species complexes distinguishable primarily by male vibrational acoustic signals rather than morphology.
Osbornellus
Osbornellus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, containing at least 100 described species. The genus is divided into four subgenera, with the nominate subgenus Osbornellus (s. str.) distributed primarily in the Nearctic and Neotropical realms. Some species have been introduced to the Palearctic region through human activity, with the first European records documented in Switzerland in 2016. Species in this genus are generally small, active insects that feed on plant sap.
Osbornellus alatus
Osbornellus alatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Beamer in 1937. It belongs to a genus of small, active insects commonly found in North American habitats. Leafhoppers in this family are known for their jumping ability and plant-feeding habits, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Osbornellus parallelus
Osbornellus parallelus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong & Knull in 1941. It belongs to the tribe Scaphoideini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Leafhoppers in this genus are small, plant-feeding insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet 'parallelus' likely refers to some aspect of the species' morphology, such as parallel wing veins or body markings.
Osbornellus rotundus
Osbornellus rotundus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer in 1937. It belongs to the tribe Scaphoideini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the eastern United States.
Osbornellus unicolor
Osbornellus unicolor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1900. It belongs to the tribe Scaphoideini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in the northeastern United States, with records from Massachusetts and New Hampshire. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it is a sap-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Paluda
Paluda is a genus of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae: Cicadulini) established by DeLong in 1937. It belongs to the true bugs (Hemiptera) within the suborder Auchenorrhyncha. The genus is recorded from northern Europe, specifically Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As a member of the Cicadulini tribe, it is part of a group of grass-feeding leafhoppers, though species-level biology remains poorly documented.
Paralimnini
Paralimnini is a tribe of leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, established by Distant in 1908. The tribe comprises 139 genera and over 900 species, divided into two subtribes: Aglenina and Paralimnina. Members are distributed worldwide across all biogeographical regions, with the highest diversity occurring in the Oriental region.
Paralimnus phragmitis
A leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The specific epithet 'phragmitis' references its association with Phragmites (common reed). Records indicate presence in Europe and parts of Asia, with observations from England, Apulia (Italy), Karelia (Russia), Chuvash Republic (Russia), and Khuzestan (Iran). The species is part of the tribe Paralimnini, which contains leafhoppers typically associated with wetland or grassland habitats.
Paramesus
Paramesus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Paralimnini. The genus was established by Fieber in 1866 and belongs to the large group of true bugs (Hemiptera) within the Auchenorrhyncha. Leafhoppers in this genus are small, plant-feeding insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus is part of the diverse Membracoidea superfamily, which contains many economically significant agricultural pests.
Paraphlepsius
Paraphlepsius is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Pendarini, subfamily Deltocephalinae, containing approximately 70 described species. The genus is best known from detailed studies of Paraphlepsius irroratus, which serves as a vector of plant pathogens including the peach X-disease phytoplasma and the clover phyllody mycoplasmalike organism. Members of this genus are phloem-feeding insects with documented associations with grasses, legumes, and various agricultural crops.
Paraphlepsius apertinus
Paraphlepsius apertinus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn & Lathrop in 1923. It is a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers. The species is known from western North America. It has been recorded as a prey item for the sand wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata, which paralyzes adult leafhoppers to provision its nests.
Paraphlepsius attractus
Paraphlepsius attractus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is native to the southeastern United States, with documented records from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Maine. The species was described by Ball in 1909. It has been recorded as prey for the crabronid wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata.
Paraphlepsius brunneus
Paraphlepsius brunneus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by DeLong in 1916. The specific epithet "brunneus" (Latin for brown) likely refers to its coloration. As a member of the large genus Paraphlepsius, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized leafhoppers commonly found in North American grasslands and open habitats. The species is documented from the southeastern United States.
Paraphlepsius dentatus
Paraphlepsius dentatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species was first described by Baker in 1898. It is a member of the genus Paraphlepsius, which belongs to the tribe Pendarini. This leafhopper has been documented as a prey item for the sand wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata, indicating it occupies a position in food webs involving predatory wasps.
Paraphlepsius eburneolus
Paraphlepsius eburneolus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is recorded from the eastern and central United States, with distribution records from Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Kansas. The species was described by Osborn and Lathrop in 1923.
Paraphlepsius lascivius
Paraphlepsius lascivius is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. It occurs in western North America, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, Arizona, California, Colorado, and other regions. The species is known to be preyed upon by the wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata, which paralyzes adult leafhoppers to provision underground nest cells.
Paraphlepsius maculellus
Paraphlepsius maculellus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species was described by Osborn in 1915. It is one of several Paraphlepsius species known to serve as prey for the crabronid wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata. Observations of this species remain sparse, with limited distributional records from the northeastern United States.
Paraphlepsius micronotatus
A leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. Recorded as prey of the crabronid wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata. Known from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Paraphlepsius occidentalis
Paraphlepsius occidentalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Pendarini. The species is native to western North America, with documented occurrences in Alberta, British Columbia, California, Idaho, and Montana. As a member of the leafhopper family, it is likely a plant-feeding insect, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available sources.
Paraphlepsius planus
Paraphlepsius planus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Sanders and DeLong in 1922. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Pendarini. The species has been recorded in the southeastern United States, with observations from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it is a sap-feeding insect that uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract plant fluids.
Paraphlepsius rileyi
Paraphlepsius rileyi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Pendarini. The species has been recorded from multiple U.S. states including Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Kansas. Like other leafhoppers, it is a small, plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Paraphlepsius rossi
Paraphlepsius rossi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1938. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Pendarini. The species has been recorded from several states in the eastern and central United States.
Paraphlepsius strobi
Paraphlepsius strobi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was first described by Fitch in 1851. The species is placed in the tribe Pendarini and is one of multiple taxa that have been associated with conifers through their specific epithet 'strobi', which references pine cones (strobili). As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of this suborder.
Paraphlepsius varispinus
Paraphlepsius varispinus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1972. The species belongs to the subgenus Gamarex within Paraphlepsius. It has been recorded as prey for the wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata, which paralyzes adult leafhoppers to provision its nest cells.
Pasadenus
Pasadenus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Ball in 1936. It belongs to the tribe Athysanini and subtribe Cochlorhinina. The genus is represented by few observations (19 records on iNaturalist), indicating it is either rare, poorly sampled, or restricted in distribution. Members of this genus share the general morphology of deltocephaline leafhoppers, characterized by a somewhat flattened body form and often distinctive head shape.
Pasaremus concentricus
Pasaremus concentricus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The specific epithet "concentricus" likely refers to a pattern of concentric markings on the body. It is recorded from western North America with scattered observations across diverse habitats. The genus Pasaremus belongs to the tribe Paralimnini, a group of grassland-associated leafhoppers.
Peconus
Peconus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Paralimnini. It was established by Oman in 1949 and belongs to the large group of true bugs (Hemiptera) characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. As a member of the Paralimnini, it is part of a tribe associated with grassland and wetland habitats. The genus is taxonomically accepted but poorly documented in published literature.
Penehuleria
Penehuleria is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Athysanini. It was established by Beamer in 1934 and is classified within the subtribe Cochlorhinina. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with only two observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data. Like other members of Cicadellidae, species in this genus are presumed to be phloem-feeding insects associated with vascular plants.
Penehuleria acuticephala
Penehuleria acuticephala is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer in 1934. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Athysanini. The species is known from California, with very few documented observations.
Penthimia americana
Penthimia americana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Fitch in 1851. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Penthimiini. The species has been recorded across multiple eastern and central U.S. states.
Penthimia trimaculata
Penthimia trimaculata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Motschulsky in 1863. The species belongs to the tribe Penthimiini, a group of small to medium-sized leafhoppers with distinctive morphological features. Very little is documented about its biology or ecology. Records indicate presence in Louisiana, USA.
Phlepsanus
Phlepsanus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Scaphoideini. It was established by Oman in 1949 and belongs to the subtribe Phlepsiina. The genus is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna within the true bugs (Hemiptera).
Phlepsanus n-sp-ut
Phlepsanus n-sp-ut is an undescribed species in the leafhopper genus Phlepsanus (family Cicadellidae, tribe Chiasmini). The 'n-sp-ut' designation indicates it is a new species from Utah, currently known from specimen records but not yet formally described in scientific literature. Species in this genus are typically associated with grassland and sagebrush habitats.
Pinumius
Pinumius is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Paralimnini. Described by Ribaut in 1946, this genus belongs to the tribe Paralimnini, a group of grassland-associated leafhoppers. Records indicate occurrence in Norway and Sweden. The genus is rarely documented, with minimal observational data available.
Polyamia brevipennis
Polyamia brevipennis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong and Davidson in 1935. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Deltocephalini. The species is currently accepted as valid, though it has been treated as a synonym in some sources. Records indicate it occurs in parts of the eastern United States, specifically Alabama and Illinois. Like other leafhoppers, it is a small, plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.