Fulgoromorpha
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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.