Dictyopharidae
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Acinaca lurida
Acinaca lurida is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Ball and Hartzell in 1922. It belongs to the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group of planthoppers often associated with arid and semi-arid environments. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, California, and New Mexico. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Aridia compressa
Aridia compressa is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group known for their distinctive head morphology and often elaborate pronotal extensions. The species is recorded from arid and semi-arid regions of the western United States.
Deserta
Deserta is a genus of planthoppers in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball and Hartzell in 1922. These insects belong to the order Hemiptera and are part of the diverse group of true bugs known as planthoppers. The genus is placed within the subfamily Orgeriinae and tribe Orgeriini.
Deserta bipunctata
Deserta bipunctata is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group of flightless or weak-flying planthoppers commonly known as 'false leafhoppers.' The genus Deserta is endemic to western North America. The specific epithet 'bipunctata' refers to two spots, likely describing a distinctive marking pattern on the body.
Deserta obesa
Deserta obesa is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group commonly known as orgeriine planthoppers that are typically associated with arid and semi-arid environments. The species has been documented from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and Utah.
Deserta obscura
Obscure Planthopper
Deserta obscura is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, known from the western United States. It belongs to a genus of small, often cryptic planthoppers that inhabit arid and semi-arid grasslands. The species has been documented in California, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah, typically in association with shortgrass prairie and sagebrush steppe habitats. Like other members of the subfamily Orgeriinae, it likely feeds on grass species and exhibits limited dispersal capabilities.
Deserta pinturensis
Deserta pinturensis is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Doering in 1955. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group commonly known as fulgoroid planthoppers. The genus Deserta is classified within the subfamily Orgeriinae and tribe Orgeriini. This species is part of a taxonomic group characterized by often elaborate head projections and specialized host associations with plants.
Deserta raptoria
A species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Ball in 1937. The specific epithet 'raptoria' suggests raptorial adaptations, though detailed ecological and morphological information is scarce in available sources. The genus Deserta is part of the diverse planthopper fauna, with most members being phytophagous.
Nersia florida
Nersia florida is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Fennah in 1944. It belongs to the tribe Nersiini and is part of the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily within the order Hemiptera. Distribution records indicate presence in the southeastern United States (Florida, Mississippi, Texas) and Veracruz, Mexico. The species is one of approximately 429 observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it is not exceptionally rare but also not among the most commonly encountered planthoppers.
Nersiini
Nersiini is a tribe of dictyopharid planthoppers within the subfamily Dictyopharinae. Members of this tribe are characterized by specific morphological traits including the structure of the cephalic process and pronotal carinae. The genus Trigava, revised in 2022, serves as a representative example with four Neotropical species distributed in Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia. The tribe was established by Emeljanov in 1983.
Orgamara
Orgamara is a genus of planthoppers in the family Dictyopharidae, subfamily Orgeriinae. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Orgeriini and subtribe Orgeriina. The genus was established by Ball in 1909. Like other dictyopharids, these insects are part of the diverse Fulgoromorpha radiation within Hemiptera.
Orgamara argentia
Orgamara argentia is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Ball in 1937. It belongs to the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group commonly known as orgeriine planthoppers. The species has been recorded from Arizona, USA. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Orgamara reducta
Orgamara reducta is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1909. The species belongs to the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group commonly known as grass-feeding planthoppers. It is distributed across parts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Records indicate occurrence in California, New Mexico, and Baja California.
Orgerius bicornis
Orgerius bicornis is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Doering & Darby in 1943. The species belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group known for their distinctive head morphology and jumping ability. As a member of the Orgeriinae subfamily, it shares characteristics with other dictyopharid planthoppers that inhabit grassland and prairie ecosystems. The specific epithet 'bicornis' refers to the two-horned appearance of the head structure.
Orgerius foliatus
Orgerius foliatus is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Doering & Darby in 1943. The species was originally described under the genus Ostopicus as Ostopicus foliatus before being transferred to Orgerius. Dictyopharidae planthoppers are characterized by their elongated head processes and are commonly known as dictyopharid planthoppers. The specific epithet "foliatus" refers to a leaf-like appearance, suggesting possible morphological adaptations for crypsis.
Orgerius pajaronius
Orgerius pajaronius is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Ball & Hartzell in 1922. It belongs to the tribe Orgeriini, a group characterized by elongated bodies and often associated with grassland habitats. The species is known from the western United States, with records from California and Oregon. Like other dictyopharids, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Orgerius proprius
Orgerius proprius is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Doering and Darby in 1943. It belongs to the tribe Orgeriini, a group of dictyopharid planthoppers characterized by elongated head processes. The species is part of a genus whose members are primarily distributed in the Americas.
Orgerius rhyparus
Orgerius rhyparus is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Carl Stål in 1859. It belongs to the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group of dictyopharid planthoppers often associated with arid and semi-arid environments. The species has been recorded from western North America, including the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Like other members of its family, it possesses an enlarged, often elaborately modified head structure.
Phylloscelis atra
Black Leaf-leg
Phylloscelis atra is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, commonly known as the Black Leaf-leg. First described by Germar in 1839, this species belongs to a group of fulgoromorph insects characterized by their distinctive flattened, leaf-like hind tibiae that give the genus its common name. The species has been subject to taxonomic confusion, with some sources listing it as a synonym of Isodaemon orontes in family Achilidae, though current consensus places it in Dictyopharidae. Observations are relatively well-documented, with over 500 records on iNaturalist.
Phylloscelis pallescens
Phylloscelis pallescens is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Germar in 1839. It belongs to the tribe Phylloscelini, characterized by leaf-like body forms. The species has been recorded in several central and southeastern U.S. states including Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas.
Rhynchomitra
Rhynchomitra is a genus of planthoppers in the family Dictyopharidae, established by Fennah in 1944. The genus contains five described species distributed across the Americas, from the United States through Mexico to Cuba. These insects belong to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group known for their distinctive head morphology and jumping ability. Members of this genus are characterized by features typical of dictyopharid planthoppers, including elongated body forms.
Rhynchomitra lingula
Rhynchomitra lingula is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1908. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group of true bugs known for their often elaborate head projections. The species has been documented across the southeastern United States.
Rhynchomitra recurva
Rhynchomitra recurva is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It is native to the southeastern United States, with records from Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. The species is part of the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily, commonly known as planthoppers, which are characterized by their distinctive head morphology and jumping hind legs.
Scolops austrinus
Scolops austrinus is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, characterized by an elongated cephalic projection resembling a snout or horn. It is native to the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona and Oklahoma. Like other members of the genus, it inhabits arid grasslands and dry prairie habitats. The species was described by Breakey in 1929 and belongs to a genus of 32 recognized species endemic to southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico.
Scolops californicus
California Dictyopharid Planthopper
Scolops californicus is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, endemic to California. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive head morphology with an extended, often bizarrely modified frons. The species is part of the diverse planthopper fauna of western North America, with records primarily from California. As a member of Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant vascular tissues.
Scolops cockerelli
Rhinoceros planthopper
Scolops cockerelli is a small planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, characterized by a distinctive elongated rostrum that gives it a 'rhinoceros' appearance. The species occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Like other Scolops species, it feeds on plant sap but is not considered an agricultural pest. Adults are typically straw-colored, brown, or gray with reduced wings in some forms.
Scolops flavidus
Yellowish Dictyopharid Planthopper
Scolops flavidus is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Breakey in 1929. It belongs to the genus Scolops, which is characterized by an elongated, often snout-like head projection. The species epithet "flavidus" refers to its yellowish coloration. Like other dictyopharids, it is a member of the Hemiptera suborder Auchenorrhyncha, which includes planthoppers, leafhoppers, and cicadas. The species has been recorded from Oregon and Texas.
Scolops hesperius
Scolops hesperius is a small planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, characterized by a distinctive elongated rostrum that gives the genus its common nickname "rhinoceros planthoppers." The species occurs in western North America and shares the genus-wide traits of squat body form, straw to brown or gray coloration, and enlarged hind legs adapted for jumping. Like other Scolops species, it inhabits arid environments including dry fields, prairies, and grasslands. The biology of this species specifically remains poorly documented, as most research has addressed the genus collectively.
Scolops maculosus
Scolops maculosus is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, characterized by a distinctive elongated snout or 'horn' projection. It was described by Ball in 1902. Like other members of the genus Scolops, it is a small, squat insect feeding on plant sap. The species is known from arid regions of the southwestern United States.
Scolops neomexicanus
Scolops neomexicanus is a small planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, characterized by its distinctive elongated facial projection resembling a horn or 'nose.' The species is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Like other members of genus Scolops, it exhibits a squat, compact body form with wings typically held roof-like over the abdomen. The species was described by Lawson and Beamer in 1930 and is one of approximately 32 recognized species in the genus.
Scolops osborni
Scolops osborni is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1902. It belongs to the genus Scolops, which comprises approximately 32 species restricted to North America. Like other members of this genus, S. osborni possesses a distinctive elongated facial projection or 'horn' that gives these insects their characteristic appearance. The species is known from the central United States, with records from Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Ohio.
Scolops pallidus
Scolops pallidus is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Uhler in 1900. It belongs to a genus of distinctive 'rhinoceros planthoppers' characterized by an elongated head projection resembling a snout or horn. The species is currently accepted as valid, though it was previously listed as a synonym in some sources. Like other Scolops species, it is native to North America and feeds on plant sap.
Scolops perdix
Partridge Scolops
Scolops perdix, commonly known as the Partridge Scolops, is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae. It is one of 32 recognized species in the genus Scolops, which is endemic to North America. The species is characterized by its distinctive elongated rostrum that gives the appearance of a horn or nose. Like other Scolops, it is not considered an agricultural pest.
Scolops pruinosus
Scolops pruinosus is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, characterized by an elongated rostrum or 'horn' projecting from the head. Like other members of the genus Scolops, it is a small, squat insect with reduced wings in some individuals. The genus is endemic to North America, ranging from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico. These planthoppers feed on plant sap, primarily from host plants in the families Asteraceae and Chenopodiaceae. Very little is known about the specific biology of S. pruinosus, as most Scolops species remain poorly studied.
Scolops pungens
Partridge Scolops
Scolops pungens is a small planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, characterized by a distinctive elongated snout or 'nose' that gives it a rhinoceros-like appearance. Adults measure approximately 5–8 mm in length and exhibit straw-colored to brown or gray coloration. The species is native to North America, occurring in southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. Like other members of the genus, it feeds on plant sap but is not considered an agricultural pest.
Scolops robustus
Scolops robustus is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1902. It belongs to the genus Scolops, a group of distinctive planthoppers characterized by an elongated facial projection often compared to a rhinoceros horn. The species is part of a genus endemic to southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. Like other Scolops species, S. robustus is small (approximately 5-8 mm), typically straw-colored to brown or gray, and possesses the genus-defining elongated cephalic projection.
Scolops socorroensis
Scolops socorroensis is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Lawson and Beamer in 1930. Like other members of the genus Scolops, it possesses a distinctive elongated head projection resembling a horn. The species is known from New Mexico, USA. Very little is known about its specific biology.
Scolops viridis
Green Dictyopharid Planthopper
Scolops viridis is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1902. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group known for their distinctive head structures and jumping abilities. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. As a member of the Dictyopharidae, it shares family-level characteristics of having an elongated, often enlarged head structure.
Ticida cingulata
Ticida cingulata is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Uhler in 1891. It belongs to the tribe Orgeriini within the subfamily Orgeriinae. The species has been recorded from western North American states including California, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. Like other members of Dictyopharidae, it is presumed to feed on plant sap, though specific host associations and detailed biology remain poorly documented.
Ticida miracula
Ticida miracula is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1909. It is known from arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Like other dictyopharids, it possesses an elongated head projection. The species has been recorded from Arizona, California, and Baja California.
Ticida transversa
Ticida transversa is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Van Duzee in 1908. It belongs to the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group commonly known as dictyopharid planthoppers. The species is distributed across the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Ticrania chamberlini
Ticrania chamberlini is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, subfamily Orgeriinae. The species was described by Van Duzee in 1923. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group of true bugs known for their distinctive head morphology and often elaborate pronotal structures. Like other members of the family Dictyopharidae, this species is characterized by an elongated, often snout-like head projection. The genus Ticrania is placed in the tribe Orgeriini within the subfamily Orgeriinae.
Timonidia
Timonidia is a genus of planthoppers in the family Dictyopharidae, subfamily Orgeriinae. The genus was established by Ball and Hartzell in 1922. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Orgeriini and subtribe Orgeriina. As with other Dictyopharidae, species in this genus are likely characterized by elongated head processes and association with grassland or open habitat vegetation.
Timonidia solitaria
Timonidia solitaria is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described from California in 1922. The genus Timonidia is placed in the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group of dictyopharid planthoppers often associated with arid and semi-arid habitats. Like other members of this family, it likely possesses an enlarged, often elaborately modified head structure characteristic of many fulgoromorphs. The specific epithet 'solitaria' suggests this species may occur singly or in low densities relative to congeners.
Yucanda miniata
Yucanda miniata is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Ball in 1937. It belongs to the tribe Orgeriini within the subfamily Orgeriinae. The species is known from Arizona, USA. Like other dictyopharid planthoppers, it possesses the characteristic elongated head structure typical of this family.
Yucanda ornata
Yucanda ornata is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Ball in 1937. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha within the order Hemiptera. The species is known from Arizona, USA. As a member of the Dictyopharidae, it shares family characteristics including a typically elongated head structure, though specific morphological details for this species are not well documented in available sources.