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.