Fulgoromorpha
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Acanalonia parva
Acanalonia parva is a species of planthopper in the family Acanaloniidae, first described by Doering in 1932. It is a relatively small member of the genus Acanalonia, which is characterized by their distinctive flattened, often leaf-like appearance. The species is known from the southwestern United States, with confirmed records from New Mexico and Texas. Like other acanaloniids, it likely feeds on plant sap using its piercing-sucking mouthparts.
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.
Aphelonema
Aphelonema is a genus of planthoppers in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Uhler in 1876. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. These insects are part of the diverse Fulgoromorpha infraorder, which contains numerous economically and ecologically significant planthopper groups. The genus is poorly documented in public sources, with limited observational records available.
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.
Asarcopus
Asarcopus is a genus of planthoppers in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Horváth in 1921. These insects belong to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group characterized by their distinctive head morphology and jumping hind legs. The genus is placed in the tribe Caliscelini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. Very few observations of this genus have been recorded, with limited documentation of its biology and ecology.
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.
Bothriocera
Bothriocera is a genus of planthoppers in the family Cixiidae, tribe Bothriocerini. The genus was established by Burmeister in 1835 and contains species distributed in the Neotropical region. Bothriocera substigmatica, a representative species, is endemic to the Lesser Antilles and has been redescribed based on modern specimens, revealing previously unknown morphological details including male genitalia.
Bothriocera furcata
Bothriocera furcata is a planthopper species in the family Cixiidae, first described by Caldwell in 1943. It belongs to the tribe Bothriocerini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species is recorded from several southeastern U.S. states including Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Virginia. As a member of the Fulgoromorpha, it shares the characteristic morphology of planthoppers with enlarged hind legs adapted for jumping.
Bothriocera tex
Bothriocera tex is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Kramer in 1983. It belongs to the tribe Bothriocerini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species is known from Texas and Belize based on distribution records. As a member of the Cixiidae, it is a small, typically cryptically colored insect that feeds on plant phloem sap.
Bothriocera transversa
Bothriocera transversa is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Caldwell in 1943. It belongs to the tribe Bothriocerini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species is known from Florida, USA, where it inhabits its native range. As a member of the Fulgoromorpha, it is a true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of this group.
Bothriocerinae
Bothriocerinae is a subfamily of planthoppers within the family Cixiidae (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha), established by Muir in 1923. The group was historically treated as a tribe (Bothriocerini) within Cixiinae, and this classification persists in some taxonomic databases. Members of this subfamily are small to medium-sized fulgoroid insects with the characteristic morphology of Cixiidae. The subfamily has been documented in iNaturalist with over 3,700 observations, indicating moderate representation in citizen science records.
Bruchomorpha abrupta
Bruchomorpha abrupta is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Ball in 1935. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive morphological features typical of this group of fulgoromorph hemipterans. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range in North America, with records from Colorado to Florida. As a member of the Caliscelidae, it is part of a family commonly known as piglet bugs or false planthoppers, though specific biological details for this species remain limited in the available literature.
Bruchomorpha rugosa
Bruchomorpha rugosa is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It is currently recognized as a valid species, though it has been treated as a synonym of Fitchiella rugosa in some classifications. The genus Bruchomorpha belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. Like other caliscelid planthoppers, it is a small, jumping insect associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Bruchomorpha tenebrosa
Bruchomorpha tenebrosa is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Doering in 1940. It belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. The genus Bruchomorpha is part of the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily, commonly known as planthoppers. This species has been recorded from Florida, though detailed biological information remains limited in the available literature.
Caliscelis
Caliscelis is a genus of planthoppers in the family Caliscelidae, established by Laporte in 1833. These insects belong to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group of true bugs known for their distinctive head morphology and jumping hind legs. The genus is part of the tribe Caliscelini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. Members of this genus are found primarily in the Palearctic region, with documented observations across Europe and parts of Asia.
Catonia bicinctura
Catonia bicinctura is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, described by Van Duzee in 1915. It belongs to a family whose members are often associated with fungal hosts. The species has been documented in the southeastern and northeastern United States.
Catonia picta
Catonia picta is a planthopper species in the family Achilidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1908. The species belongs to the subfamily Myconinae and tribe Plectoderini. It is a member of the diverse Hemipteran fauna of eastern North America, with documented records across the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. As with other achilid planthoppers, it is associated with forest and woodland habitats where it feeds on fungal hyphae.
Catonia pini
Catonia pini is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group known for their distinctive head structures and plant-feeding habits. The species name "pini" suggests an association with pine trees, though specific host records are limited in available sources. It is one of multiple species in the genus Catonia, which is part of the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae.
Catonia pumila
Catonia pumila is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1908. It belongs to the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae. The species is known from the eastern United States, with distribution records from Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, and Maryland. As a member of the Fulgoromorpha, it is part of a group of Hemiptera characterized by their distinctive head morphology and plant-feeding habits.
Catonia texana
Catonia texana is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, first described by O'Brien in 1971. It belongs to the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae. The species is known from Texas, with distribution records primarily from this state. As a member of the Fulgoromorpha, it possesses the characteristic morphology of planthoppers, including a body shape adapted for jumping and often cryptic coloration.
Cedusa arizonensis
Cedusa arizonensis is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, first described by Flynn & Kramer in 1983. As a member of the order Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs. The species epithet indicates its association with Arizona, which is confirmed by distribution records. Like other derbid planthoppers, it likely feeds on plant vascular fluids. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species.
Cedusa balli
Cedusa balli is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, described by Flynn and Kramer in 1983. The species epithet honors Dr. George E. Ball, a distinguished carabidologist. Derbid planthoppers are known for their distinctive wing venation and association with fungal-feeding habits. This species is part of the diverse Neotropical fauna of Derbidae, a family predominantly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Cedusa californica
Cedusa californica is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1891. It belongs to the tribe Cedusini within the subfamily Breddiniolinae. The species is distributed across western and central North America, with records from California, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, and Michigan. Like other derbid planthoppers, it likely feeds on plant sap and may be associated with specific host plants, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
Cedusa kedusa
Cedusa kedusa is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, described by McAtee in 1924. It belongs to the tribe Cedusini and is one of approximately 50 species in the genus Cedusa. The species has been recorded from multiple regions in North America including the western United States and southeastern Canada. Like other derbids, it is a small, often delicate insect associated with plant-feeding habits, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Cedusa minuenda
Cedusa minuenda is a planthopper species in the family Derbidae, first described by Ball in 1928. It belongs to a group of fulgoroid insects commonly known as derbids, which are characterized by their distinctive wing morphology and association with host plants. The species has been recorded from the southeastern United States.
Cedusa praecox
Cedusa praecox is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, described by Van Duzee in 1912. It belongs to the tribe Cedusini within the subfamily Breddiniolinae. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the southwestern and central United States. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs.
Cedusa xenga
Cedusa xenga is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, first described by Kramer in 1986. It belongs to the tribe Cedusini within the subfamily Breddiniolinae. The species has been recorded in the southern United States, specifically in Florida and Texas. Like other derbid planthoppers, it is likely associated with woody vegetation and may feed on plant sap.
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 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.
Cixidia brittoni
Cixidia brittoni is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. The species belongs to a poorly studied group of fulgoroid insects. Distribution records indicate occurrence in northeastern and north-central North America, with observations from Canada and the United States.
Cixidia slossonae
Slosson's Cixiid Planthopper
Cixidia slossonae is a planthopper species in the family Cixiidae, described by Van Duzee in 1917. The species is named in honor of Annie Trumbull Slosson, a prominent American entomologist. It belongs to a genus of relatively large cixiids found in North America.
Cixius apicalis
Cixius apicalis is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Metcalf in 1923. The species belongs to a family whose nymphs are root-feeders, though specific details for this species remain limited. It has been recorded across northeastern and midwestern North America, with observations spanning from Connecticut and New York west to Illinois and north to Manitoba and New Brunswick.
Cixius clitellus
Cixius clitellus is a planthopper species in the family Cixiidae, first described by Ball in 1937. It belongs to a genus of planthoppers known for their distinctive head structure and jumping ability. The species is listed in the Catalogue of Life as accepted, though detailed biological information appears limited in published sources.
Cixius misellus
Cixius misellus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Van Duzee in 1916. It belongs to a family of small, jumping insects often associated with woody plants. The species has been recorded from western North America including Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, and Connecticut. Like other cixiids, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. Available information on this species is limited, with only three observations recorded in iNaturalist.
Cixius nervosus
common lacehopper
A widespread planthopper species in the tribe Cixiini, occurring across Europe, the East Palearctic, and Nearctic realms. Adults are active from May to October and inhabit deciduous trees, hedgerows, meadows, and scrublands. Sexual dimorphism is present in body size, with females larger than males.
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Cixius nike is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Kramer in 1981. It belongs to the large genus Cixius, which comprises numerous species distributed across multiple continents. The species has been recorded from several North American locations including Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, and Manitoba.
Cixius yufengi
Cixius yufengi is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Tsaur in 1993. The species belongs to a genus of small, often inconspicuous insects that feed on plant sap. Very little specific information is available about this particular species.
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Criomorphus is a genus of delphacid planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, established by Curtis in 1831. The genus comprises approximately 13 described species. Members are classified within the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group of true bugs characterized by their piercing-sucking mouthparts and often associated with grassland and wetland habitats.
Danepteryx lurida
Danepteryx lurida is a species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, described by Melichar in 1906. The species is native to western North America, with records from California and Baja California. As a member of the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, it belongs to a group of phloem-feeding insects commonly known as planthoppers. The genus Danepteryx is classified within the subfamily Elicinae and tribe Elicini.
Delphacidae
Delphacid Planthoppers, Planthoppers
Delphacidae is a large family of planthoppers in the order Hemiptera, comprising approximately 2000 species distributed worldwide. Members are distinguished from other "hoppers" by a prominent spur on the tibia of the hindleg—a diagnostic morphological feature unique to this family. All species are phytophagous, with many species occurring on grasses and several serving as significant agricultural pests and vectors of cereal pathogens. Notable pest species include the rice brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens), the white-backed planthopper (Sogatella furcifera), and the sugarcane planthopper (Perkinsiella saccharicida).
Delphacoidea
planthopper superfamily, delphacid planthoppers
Delphacoidea is a superfamily of planthoppers within the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, comprising approximately 2,000 described species across two families: Delphacidae (the largest family of planthoppers) and the smaller Achilixiidae. Members are characterized by a movable spur on the hind tibia, a feature unique among planthoppers. The superfamily has a global distribution and includes numerous economically significant agricultural pests, particularly rice planthoppers in the genus *Nilaparvata*.
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 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.
Dictyonissus
Dictyonissus is a genus of tropiduchid planthoppers in the family Tropiduchidae, established by Uhler in 1876. The genus comprises at least two described species: D. griphus and D. nigropilosus. As members of the subfamily Elicinae, these insects are part of the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily within the true bugs (Hemiptera).
Dictyssa maculosa
Dictyssa maculosa is a species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, first described from California by Doering in 1938. The species is known from a small number of records and is characterized by spotted wing patterns, as indicated by its specific epithet. It belongs to a genus of small, relatively obscure planthoppers within the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily.
Dictyssa schuhi
Dictyssa schuhi is a species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, described by O'Brien in 1986. It belongs to the tribe Elicini within the subfamily Elicinae. The species has been documented in the western United States, specifically in California and Oregon. As with other members of Tropiduchidae, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap.
Dictyssonia
Dictyssonia is a genus of planthoppers in the family Tropiduchidae, described by Ball in 1936. It belongs to the tribe Elicini within the subfamily Elicinae. The genus is rarely encountered, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist. Members of this genus share the general morphology of tropiduchid planthoppers but specific diagnostic features remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Dyctidea
Dyctidea is a genus of planthoppers in the family Tropiduchidae, first described by Uhler in 1889. The genus contains eight described species distributed in North America. Members are tropiduchid planthoppers, a group characterized by their distinctive wing venation and body form. The genus has been documented through limited observations, with 26 records on iNaturalist.
Dyctidea valida
Dyctidea valida is a species of tropiduchid planthopper described by Doering in 1940. It belongs to the family Tropiduchidae, a group of fulgoroid insects commonly known as planthoppers. The species is known from North America, with records from California. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
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.
Exortus fuscomaculosus
Exortus fuscomaculosus is a species of planthopper in the family Issidae, first described by Doering in 1939. It belongs to the subfamily Issinae and tribe Thioniini. The species is known from limited observations, with records primarily from Florida. As a member of Fulgoromorpha, it possesses the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts and reduced wing venation typical of this group.
Fitchiella grandis
Fitchiella grandis is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, described by Lawson in 1933. The genus Fitchiella belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona. The genus Fitchiella is closely related to Fitchiella robertsonii, a species studied extensively for its remarkable jumping ability and prairie grass host associations.
Fitchiella mediana
Fitchiella mediana is a small planthopper species in the family Caliscelidae, described by Lawson in 1933. It belongs to a genus containing other rare and poorly known planthoppers. The species has been recorded from Arizona and California. Little is known of its biology compared to its congener F. robertsonii, which has been intensively studied in Iowa prairies.
Flataloides
Flataloides is a genus of planthoppers in the family Flatidae, first described by Metcalf in 1938. Members of this genus belong to the subfamily Flatoidinae, a group characterized by flattened, often leaf-like body forms. The genus contains multiple species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Flatid planthoppers are known for their distinctive waxy secretions and hopping flight when disturbed.
Flataloides signata
Flataloides signata is a species of flatid planthopper in the family Flatidae, first described by Melichar in 1902. Like other flatid planthoppers, it possesses a distinctive broad, flattened body shape with wings held in a tent-like or roof-like manner over the abdomen. The species is recorded from Texas, though detailed ecological information remains limited in available sources.
Haplaxius balli
Haplaxius balli is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Kramer in 1979. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species is known from Arizona, USA, based on distribution records. Like other cixiid planthoppers, it is a member of the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, characterized by their distinctive head morphology and wing venation patterns.
Haplaxius flocki
Haplaxius flocki is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Kramer in 1979. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. As a member of the Fulgoromorpha, it shares characteristics with other cixiid planthoppers, though specific details about its biology remain limited in available literature. The species is known from the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico.
Haplaxius fulvus
Haplaxius fulvus is a planthopper species in the family Cixiidae, first described by Osborn in 1903. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the eastern and central United States. Like other cixiid planthoppers, it is likely associated with host plants where nymphs develop underground feeding on roots.
Haplaxius glyphis
Haplaxius glyphis is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Kramer in 1979. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous insects that inhabit forested and vegetated environments. The species is recorded from northeastern North America, with documented occurrences in the United States and Canada.
Haplaxius wheeleri
Haplaxius wheeleri is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Wilson in 1996. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species has been documented from the northeastern United States, specifically New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it is a phloem-feeding insect associated with vascular plants.
Juniperthia unimaculata
Juniperthia unimaculata is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, first described by O'Brien in 1971. It belongs to the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae. The species is known from California, USA. As a member of Achilidae, it is a small, often overlooked planthopper associated with woody vegetation.
Kallitaxila
Kallitaxila is a genus of planthoppers in the family Tropiduchidae, tribe Tambiniini. The genus includes Kallitaxila granulata, a polyphagous species that has been introduced to southeastern China, the Philippine islands, and Hawaii, where it has caused significant damage to agricultural and forest ecosystems. Members of this genus possess complex sensory equipment on their heads, including seven distinct types of sensilla on antennae, maxillae, and labium.
Kathleenum cornutum cornutum
Kathleenum cornutum cornutum is a subspecies of planthopper in the family Issidae, described by Melichar in 1906. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group of hemipteran insects commonly known as planthoppers. The specific epithet 'cornutum' (Latin for 'horned') suggests the presence of horn-like projections, a trait found in various Issidae species. This subspecies is part of the Neotropical issid fauna, though detailed biological studies remain limited.
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.
Kormus californicus
Kormus californicus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Crawford in 1914. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group commonly known as planthoppers. The species is endemic to California, where it has been documented in distribution records. Like other delphacids, it is a small, sap-feeding insect associated with grassland and wetland habitats. Beyond its taxonomic classification and geographic occurrence, specific biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Laccocera minuta
Laccocera minuta is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Penner in 1945. It belongs to the genus Laccocera, which comprises small delphacid planthoppers. The species has been recorded from Arizona, North America. Like other delphacids, it is likely associated with grass or sedge hosts, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Laccocera zonata
Laccocera zonata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Van Duzee in 1897. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as planthoppers. Distribution records indicate this species occurs in western North America, with documented presence in Alberta, Arizona, California, Colorado, and Montana. As a member of Delphacidae, it is likely associated with grassland and wetland habitats where its host plants grow, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Melanoliarus californicus
Melanoliarus californicus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1914. The species epithet indicates its association with California. Cixiidae are small to medium-sized planthoppers characterized by their brachypterous (short-winged) or macropterous (long-winged) forms and are commonly found in diverse terrestrial habitats.
Melanoliarus chuliotus
Melanoliarus chuliotus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Ball in 1934 under the genus Oliarus. The species was later transferred to Melanoliarus, a genus of small to medium-sized cixiid planthoppers distributed primarily in the Neotropical and Nearctic regions. Like other members of Cixiidae, it is presumed to have piercing-sucking mouthparts and a life cycle involving root-feeding nymphal stages. Published biological data for this specific species are extremely limited.
Melanoliarus coconinus
Melanoliarus coconinus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Ball in 1934. The genus Melanoliarus contains numerous species distributed across North America, many associated with arid and semi-arid regions. Like other cixiids, this species likely has a life cycle involving root-feeding nymphs and winged adults. Specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.
Melanoliarus difficilis
Melanoliarus difficilis is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1912. The genus Melanoliarus belongs to a group of planthoppers commonly associated with woody plants, though specific details about this species' biology remain poorly documented in the available literature. The species epithet 'difficilis' (Latin for 'difficult') may allude to identification challenges or rarity in collections.
Melanoliarus eximus
Melanoliarus eximus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, a group of small, often inconspicuous insects associated with plant roots. The species was described by Caldwell in 1947. Like other cixiids, it likely possesses membranous wings held roof-like over the body and a piercing-sucking mouthpart adapted for feeding on plant vascular fluids. Members of this genus are generally found in North America.
Melanoliarus forcipatus
Melanoliarus forcipatus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Caldwell in 1947. Species in this genus are small to medium-sized fulgoroid insects characterized by their brachypterous (short-winged) condition in females and macropterous (long-winged) condition in males. Cixiidae planthoppers are generally associated with woody or herbaceous host plants, with nymphs often feeding on roots. The specific epithet "forcipatus" refers to a forceps-like structure, likely describing a morphological feature of the male genitalia or other appendage.
Melanoliarus lobatus
Melanoliarus lobatus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Caldwell in 1938. The genus Melanoliarus belongs to the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha, and is part of the diverse assemblage of cixiid planthoppers found in the New World. Species in this genus are generally small to medium-sized planthoppers with characteristic wing venation and body shape typical of the family.
Melanoliarus vicarius
Melanoliarus vicarius is a planthopper species in the family Cixiidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1851 under the name Cixius vicaria. The species belongs to a genus of small, often dark-colored cixiids found primarily in the Neotropical region. Like other members of Cixiidae, it is presumed to have brachypterous or macropterous forms and nymphal stages associated with soil or root habitats.
Melanoliarus zyxus
Melanoliarus zyxus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Caldwell in 1947. The species was originally described under the genus Sonorium and later transferred to Melanoliarus. As a member of the Cixiidae, it belongs to a diverse family of fulgoroid planthoppers characterized by their distinctive wing venation and association with vascular plants. The taxonomic status of this species has been subject to revision, with some sources treating it as a synonym while others recognize it as accepted.
Metadelphax
Metadelphax is a genus of delphacid planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, established by Wagner in 1963. The genus contains at least five described species, including M. propinqua, which has been studied for its biology and wing polymorphism. Members are small sap-feeding insects with characteristic delphacid morphology.
Mistharnophantia angusta
Mistharnophantia angusta is a species of planthopper in the family Flatidae, described by Doering and Shepherd in 1947. It belongs to the tribe Selizini within the subfamily Flatinae. Like other flatid planthoppers, it is likely a phloem-feeding insect associated with woody vegetation. The species is part of a genus with limited documented ecological information.
Mistharnophantia sima
Mistharnophantia sima is a planthopper species in the family Flatidae, first described by Doering and Shepherd in 1947. It belongs to the tribe Selizini within the subfamily Flatinae. The species has been recorded from the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. As a member of the Flatidae, it shares the family's characteristic broad, often flattened body form and cryptic coloration typical of many planthoppers.
Muirodelphax unda
Muirodelphax unda is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, originally described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to the genus Muirodelphax, which comprises small delphacid planthoppers. The species has been treated as a synonym of Delphacodes unda in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic uncertainty in this group. Delphacid planthoppers are generally associated with grass and sedge habitats, though specific ecological data for M. unda remain limited.
Nenema convergens
Nenema convergens is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Bunn in 1930. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha, within the infraorder Fulgoromorpha. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. Little is known about its biology, ecology, or host associations.
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.
Nymphocixia unipunctata
Nymphocixia unipunctata is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1923. The species belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. It is one of relatively few documented species in the genus Nymphocixia. Like other cixiids, it is presumed to feed on plant vascular fluids using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Oecleus campestris
Oecleus campestris is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Ball in 1902. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species is part of a group of cixiid planthoppers characterized by particular wing venation and body form typical of this genus. Like other members of Cixiidae, it is a sap-feeding insect associated with plant hosts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Oecleus lineatus
Oecleus lineatus is a planthopper species in the family Cixiidae, described by Ball in 1902. The species belongs to the tribe Oecleini and is native to arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Like other cixiid planthoppers, it is likely associated with host plants in its habitat, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species name "lineatus" refers to the lined or striped appearance typical of many Oecleus species.
Oecleus lyra
Oecleus lyra is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Kramer in 1977. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. Like other cixiids, it is a member of the superfamily Delphacoidea, a group of true bugs characterized by their plant-sap feeding habits. The species has been documented in Arizona based on distribution records.
Oecleus obrieni
Oecleus obrieni is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by O'Brien in 1982. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini, a group of small to medium-sized fulgoroid insects characterized by their association with plant roots. The species is known from Texas, USA. Like other cixiids, it likely has a life cycle involving underground nymphal stages feeding on root xylem, though specific biological details remain undocumented.
Oecleus pontifex
Oecleus pontifex is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Kramer in 1977. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini, a group of small to medium-sized cixiids characterized by their compact body form and reduced wing venation patterns. The species is known from limited collection records in Arizona. As with other Cixiidae, it likely feeds on plant vascular fluids and may play a role in plant-pathogen transmission.
Oecleus quadrilineatus
A species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Van Duzee in 1912. The specific epithet "quadrilineatus" refers to four lines, likely indicating a distinctive striped pattern on the body or wings. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized fulgoromorphs with reduced wings in some species.
Oecleus rhion
Oecleus rhion is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, first described by Kramer in 1977. It belongs to a family of small to medium-sized insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus Oecleus is part of the tribe Oecleini within the subfamily Cixiinae. Available records indicate this species has been documented in Arizona.
Oecleus sagittanus
Oecleus sagittanus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Ball & Klingenberg in 1935. It belongs to the tribe Oecleini, a group of small to medium-sized fulgoroid insects characterized by their brachypterous or macropterous wing conditions and association with host plants. The species epithet 'sagittanus' refers to an arrow-like shape, likely describing a morphological feature of the male genitalia or wing structure. Like other cixiids, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Oeclidius
Oeclidius is a genus of small planthoppers in the family Kinnaridae, established by Van Duzee in 1914. The genus contains at least 20 described species. These insects belong to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a diverse group of sap-feeding bugs commonly known as planthoppers.
Oeclidius carolus
Oeclidius carolus is a species of planthopper in the family Meenoplidae, first described by Ball in 1934. This species belongs to a group of small, often cryptic insects commonly known as kinnarid or meenoplid planthoppers. Records indicate occurrence in Arizona. The genus Oeclidius is part of the superfamily Meenoploidea, a relatively obscure group of fulgoromorph planthoppers with limited published biological information.
Oeclidius transversus
Oeclidius transversus is a species of planthopper in the family Meenoplidae, first described by Ball in 1934. The species is currently accepted as valid, though it was previously listed as a synonym in some sources. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group of true bugs commonly known as planthoppers. Like other members of its family, this species is likely associated with specific host plants, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Oliaronus
Oliaronus is a genus of planthoppers in the family Cixiidae, established by Ball in 1934. The genus belongs to the tribe Pentastirini within the subfamily Cixiinae. Members of this genus are small, winged insects in the order Hemiptera, characterized by their piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant fluids. The genus is part of the diverse planthopper fauna of the Americas.
Opiconsiva
Opiconsiva is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, first described by Distant in 1917. As members of the Delphacidae, these insects belong to a family characterized by a distinctive movable spur on the hind tibia. The genus is placed within the subfamily Delphacinae and tribe Delphacini. Records indicate very few documented observations, suggesting it may be rare, understudied, or restricted to specific habitats.
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 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
Orgerius is a genus of planthoppers in the family Dictyopharidae, tribe Orgeriini. Members are characterized by elongated, often slender body forms typical of the subfamily Orgeriinae. The genus was established by Stål in 1859 and contains species distributed across parts of the Old World.
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 concordus
Orgerius concordus is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Ball & Hartzell in 1922. The species belongs to the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group of planthoppers often associated with arid and semi-arid environments. It is known from a limited number of records in California and Baja California. The genus Orgerius contains relatively few described species, and O. concordus remains poorly studied with minimal published biological information.
Ormenaria barberi
Ormenaria barberi is a planthopper species in the family Flatidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1912. It belongs to the tribe Siphantini within the subfamily Flatinae. The species has been recorded in Arizona, with observations documented through citizen science platforms. As a member of the Flatidae family, it shares the characteristic broad, flattened body form typical of planthoppers in this group.
Ossiannilssonola aff-rossi
Ossiannilssonola aff-rossi is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae. The specific epithet "aff-rossi" indicates affinity to but distinction from O. rossi, suggesting close morphological similarity. Cixiidae are small to medium-sized planthoppers with generally cryptic coloration.
Papagona papoosa
Papagona papoosa is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, described by Ball in 1935. It belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini, a group of small, often cryptic fulgoromorphs. The species is recorded from Arizona and appears to be restricted to this region. Like other caliscelids, it likely inhabits grassland or shrubland environments.
Paradascalia
Paradascalia is a genus of planthoppers in the family Flatidae, established by Metcalf in 1938. It belongs to the tribe Selizini within the subfamily Flatinae. The genus is part of the diverse flatid planthopper radiation, characterized by their broad, often flattened bodies and wings held tent-like over the abdomen. Very little species-level documentation exists in readily accessible literature.
Paradascalia edax
Paradascalia edax is a species of planthopper in the family Flatidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1923. It belongs to the tribe Selizini and is one of relatively few documented species in the genus Paradascalia. Like other flatid planthoppers, it likely possesses the broad, flattened body form characteristic of this family. The species has been recorded from limited localities in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Paraliburnia furcata
Paraliburnia furcata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Hamilton in 2002. It belongs to the genus Paraliburnia within the tribe Delphacini. The species is known from British Columbia, representing part of the North American distribution of this genus. Like other delphacid planthoppers, it is likely associated with grassland or meadow habitats where host grasses occur.
Pentastiridius cinnamomeus
Pentastiridius cinnamomeus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, tribe Pentastirini. The species was described by Provancher in 1889. Like other cixiids, it is a small, jumping insect with membranous wings. The genus Pentastiridius includes species associated with various host plants, though specific ecological details for P. cinnamomeus remain poorly documented.
Persis
Persis is a genus of planthoppers in the family Derbidae, order Hemiptera. These insects belong to the subfamily Derbinae and tribe Cenchreini. The genus was established by Carl Stål in 1862. Members of Derbidae are typically associated with woody plants and are known for their distinctive wing morphology.
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.
Picumna
Picumna is a genus of planthoppers in the family Issidae, characterized by four spines on the hind tibia—a diagnostic feature distinguishing it from similar genera. The genus was erected by Stål in 1864 and is now placed in the tribe Picumnini. Species occur in the Southwestern United States and Central America.
Pintalia
Pintalia is a genus of planthoppers in the family Cixiidae, first described by Carl Stål in 1862. The genus contains at least 50 described species distributed across the Americas. Members are small to medium-sized insects with the characteristic morphology of cixiid planthoppers, including a distinct head structure and wing venation pattern.
Pintalia vibex
Pintalia vibex is a species of cixiid planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Kramer in 1983. It belongs to the tribe Pintaliini within the subfamily Cixiinae. The species is recorded from multiple states in the southeastern and midwestern United States. Like other cixiids, it is a true bug in the order Hemiptera with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Pissonotus paludosus
Pissonotus paludosus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Morgan and Beamer in 1949. It belongs to the genus Pissonotus, a group of small delphacid planthoppers found in North America. The species is documented from the southeastern United States, with records from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi. Like other delphacids, it is associated with wetland and marshy habitats, as suggested by its specific epithet "paludosus" (meaning marshy or swampy).
Pissonotus spooneri
Pissonotus spooneri is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Morgan and Beamer in 1949. It belongs to a genus of small, grass-associated delphacids found primarily in North America. The species is known from scattered records across the eastern and central United States. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with grassland habitats and feeds on plant phloem.
Polykatianna radicula
Polykatianna sp-nr-radicula is a flatid planthopper in the family Flatidae, a group of fulgoroid insects characterized by broad, often flattened wings and a distinctive waxy coating. Members of this genus occur in tropical and subtropical regions and are primarily associated with woody vegetation. The species epithet "radicula" suggests possible association with root systems or basal plant parts, though this requires confirmation. Flatid planthoppers are generally sap-feeders on phloem and serve as hosts for parasitoid wasps.
Protrocha
Protrocha is a genus of planthoppers in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Emeljanov in 1996. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha within the order Hemiptera. The genus is classified in the tribe Peltonotellini and subfamily Caliscelinae. As of current records, it contains an undetermined number of species with limited published documentation.
Protrocha minuta
Protrocha minuta is a species of planthopper in the family Caliscelidae, first described by Bunn in 1930. It belongs to the tribe Peltonotellini within the subfamily Caliscelinae. The genus Protrocha is part of a group of small, often overlooked planthoppers that inhabit grassy and herbaceous vegetation. Very little is known about the specific biology or ecology of this species, reflecting the broader pattern of understudied diversity within the Caliscelidae family.
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.
Sayiana sayi
Sayiana sayi is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, first described by Ball in 1902 under the name Anotia sayi. It belongs to the tribe Otiocerini within the subfamily Otiocerinae. The species is recorded from several states in the eastern and central United States. As a member of Fulgoromorpha, it shares the characteristic morphology of planthoppers, though specific details of its biology remain poorly documented in available literature.
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 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 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 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.
Sikaiana
Sikaiana is a genus of planthoppers in the family Derbidae, subfamily Otiocerinae, and tribe Sikaianini. The genus was established by Distant in 1907. Members of this genus are true bugs (Hemiptera) in the infraorder Auchenorrhyncha, a group characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts and often elaborate wing structures. The genus is part of a diverse family of planthoppers distributed primarily in tropical regions.
Synecdoche albicosta
Synecdoche albicosta is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1917. It belongs to the subfamily Myconinae and tribe Plectoderini. The species is recorded from California. Like other achilid planthoppers, it is a member of the infraorder Fulgoromorpha within the order Hemiptera.
Synecdoche cara
Synecdoche cara is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1910. It belongs to the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae. The species has been recorded in California, with 29 observations documented on iNaturalist. As a member of the Fulgoromorpha, it is part of a diverse group of hemipterans commonly known as planthoppers.
Synecdoche fusca
Synecdoche fusca is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, described by Van Duzee in 1908. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha, and infraorder Fulgoromorpha. The species has been documented in California based on distribution records. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Synecdoche helenae
Synecdoche helenae is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, described by Van Duzee in 1918. As a member of the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, it belongs to a group of sap-feeding insects commonly attracted to light sources. The genus Synecdoche contains multiple species, with S. helenae being one of the named taxa within this primarily North American group.
Synecdoche tricolor
Synecdoche tricolor is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, described by O'Brien in 1971. The genus Synecdoche belongs to the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae. Members of the Achilidae are typically found in association with fungi, often in decaying wood or leaf litter habitats. The specific epithet "tricolor" likely refers to a three-colored pattern in the species' coloration.
Tambiniini
Tambiniini is a tribe of planthoppers in the family Tropiduchidae, subfamily Tropiduchinae, erected by George Kirkaldy in 1907. The tribe contains more than 60 species distributed across approximately 15 genera. Its members are found primarily in South Asia, Southeast Asia, eastern Australia, and Pacific islands. The type genus is Tambinia Stål, 1859.
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.
Tropiduchinae
Tropiduchinae is a subfamily of planthoppers within the family Tropiduchidae, established by Stål in 1866. The subfamily encompasses numerous tribes and genera distributed globally, with particularly diverse representation in tropical and subtropical regions. Members share the general body plan characteristic of tropiduchid planthoppers, though specific diagnostic features distinguishing the subfamily from other tropiduchid subfamilies require specialist examination. The group includes both extant and extinct lineages, with the fossil tribe †Emilianini documented from Eocene deposits.
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.