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Achorotile curvata
Achorotile curvata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by R.H. Beamer in 1954. It is placed in the subgenus Achorotile (Criochora). The species is known from Arizona, representing a geographically restricted North American distribution. As with other delphacid planthoppers, it likely inhabits grassland or marsh vegetation where host grasses occur.
planthopper delphacid North-America Arizona grassland-insect
Achorotile distincta
Achorotile distincta is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Scudder in 1963. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate delphacid planthoppers characterized by reduced wing venation and distinctive genitalia structures. The species is known from western and northern regions of North America, with records from Canada extending into Alaska. Like other delphacids, it likely inhabits moist grassland and marsh habitats where host grasses occur.
Delphacidae planthopper Auchenorrhyncha North-America Canada Alaska grassland-insect moist-habitat
Aethodelphax sagittatus
Aethodelphax sagittatus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, originally described as Delphacodes sagittatus by Beamer in 1947 and later transferred to the new genus Aethodelphax in 2011. This small insect belongs to a group of delphacid planthoppers associated with native grasslands in the midwestern and southeastern United States. The species name 'sagittatus' refers to an arrow-like shape, likely describing a morphological feature of the species. Like other members of its genus, it inhabits prairie and grassland ecosystems.
planthopper delphacid grassland-insect prairie-fauna North-American-endemic Auchenorrhyncha taxonomic-revision-2011
Aflexia
Aflexia is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Paralimnini) described by Oman in 1949. As a member of the tribe Paralimnini, it belongs to a group of grassland and wetland-associated leafhoppers. The genus is poorly documented in the primary literature, with limited species-level taxonomic work published. Available records from iNaturalist suggest it is rarely encountered by observers.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Deltocephalinae Paralimnini grassland-insect rarely-recorded
Aflexia rubranura
Red-Tailed Leafhopper
Aflexia rubranura is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was originally described as Flexamia rubranura by DeLong in 1935 and later transferred to the genus Aflexia. The species is known by the common name Red-Tailed Leafhopper, referring to a distinctive coloration feature. It belongs to the tribe Paralimnini, a group of grass-feeding leafhoppers.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Deltocephalinae Paralimnini grassland-insect
Amblysellus curtisii
Amblysellus curtisii is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Fitch in 1851 under the basionym Amblycephalus curtisii. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers. The species has been documented across multiple states in the eastern and midwestern United States. It is part of the genus Amblysellus, which comprises small to medium-sized leafhoppers typically associated with grasses and herbaceous vegetation.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Deltocephalinae North-America grassland-insect
Aphanisticus congener
Aphanisticus congener is a species of jewel beetle in the family Buprestidae, described by Saunders in 1875. It belongs to a genus of minute buprestids characterized by their small size and reduced elytral sculpturing. The species epithet 'congener' suggests its close relationship to other members of the genus. Like other Aphanisticus species, it is likely associated with monocotyledonous plants, particularly grasses and sedges, though specific host records for this species are limited.
Coleoptera Buprestidae jewel-beetle stem-borer grassland-insect minute-beetle
Ataenius oklahomensis
Ataenius oklahomensis is a small scarab beetle in the subfamily Aphodiinae, described by Brown in 1930. The species is endemic to the south-central United States, with records from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Like other members of the genus Ataenius, it is likely associated with soil and decaying organic matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species name reflects its type locality in Oklahoma.
Coleoptera Scarabaeidae Aphodiinae Ataenius Nearctic Oklahoma-endemic soil-dwelling-beetle 1930-description south-central-United-States scarab-beetle dung-beetle-relative Eupariini saprophagous-beetle undocumented-ecology rarely-collected type-locality-Oklahoma Texas-fauna Arkansas-fauna Louisiana-fauna turfgrass-habitat-possible grassland-insect prairie-insect gypsum-soil-habitat-possible mesquite-associated-fauna-possible Prosopis-associated-beetles-possible Celtis-associated-beetles-possible hackberry-associated-beetles-possible soapberry-associated-beetles-possible Sapindus-associated-beetles-possible early-season-activity-possible May-activity-observed-in-region cool-weather-tolerance-possible Gloss-Mountain-State-Park-fauna-possible gypsum-capped-mesa-fauna-possible northwestern-Oklahoma-fauna western-Oklahoma-insect mixed-grass-prairie-insect shortgrass-prairie-insect cross-timbers-fauna-possible Black-Mesa-fauna-possible Cimarron-County-fauna-possible 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Bakerella maculata
Bakerella maculata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Crawford in 1914. It belongs to a family commonly known as delphacid planthoppers, which are small, sap-feeding insects associated with grasses and other monocots. The specific epithet 'maculata' refers to spotted or mottled coloration. Distribution records indicate presence in parts of North America including Mississippi and Ohio, as well as southern Mexico in Chiapas and Guerrero.
planthopper Delphacidae Hemiptera sap-feeder grassland-insect
Balclutha incisa
leafhopper
Balclutha incisa is a small leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, widespread in tropical and temperate regions. It is notably abundant in grasses and rice fields, where it feeds on host plants including rice (Oryza sativa) and various grasses. The species has been documented as a vector for 'Candidatus Phytoplasma solani' associated with grapevine disease 'bois noir'. Research has characterized its complex acoustic communication system, with males producing six distinct signal types and females engaging in precise duetting behavior. The species serves as host for multiple novel viruses including members of Aliusviridae, Iflaviridae, and Totiviridae families.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Deltocephalinae rice-pest acoustic-communication phytoplasma-vector virome grassland-insect agricultural-pest
Balclutha rosacea
Balclutha rosacea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn in 1929. The genus Balclutha belongs to the tribe Macrostelini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a diverse group of small, plant-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers. Species in this genus are typically associated with grasses and sedges, though specific ecological details for B. rosacea remain poorly documented in available literature. The species has been recorded from Puerto Rico based on distribution data in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Caribbean Puerto-Rico grassland-insect Auchenorrhyncha Macrostelini Balclutha Hemiptera plant-feeding-insect poorly-known-species
Blissus sweeti
Blissus sweeti is a species of true bug described by Leonard in 1968. It belongs to the family Blissidae, a group commonly known as chinch bugs. The species has been documented in Central America and North America. Like other members of the genus Blissus, it is likely associated with grassland or agricultural habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
true-bug chinch-bug grassland-insect Hemiptera Blissidae
Chionomus havanae
Chionomus havanae is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described as Delphacodes havanae by Muir and Giffard in 1924. The species belongs to the genus Chionomus, a group of small delphacid planthoppers associated with grassland and marsh habitats. Records indicate presence in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including the Caribbean, Central America, and the southeastern United States. Like other delphacids, it likely inhabits moist environments and feeds on grasses, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Delphacidae planthopper Neotropical grassland-insect Muir-1924
Chionomus tenae
Chionomus tenae is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, originally described by Muir in 1926. It belongs to a genus of small, grass-feeding planthoppers found in the Americas. The species has been documented in scattered localities across the southern United States, northern South America, and Brazil. Like other delphacids, it likely inhabits grassland and wetland habitats where its host plants occur.
planthopper Delphacidae Neotropical Nearctic grassland-insect
Conioscinella zetterstedti
Conioscinella zetterstedti is a species of grass fly in the family Chloropidae, described by Andersson in 1966. It belongs to a genus of small flies associated with grasses and sedges. The species is known from Scandinavia, with confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Chloropidae grass-fly Scandinavia Diptera Oscinellinae grassland-insect
Conocephalus attenuatus
Long-tailed Meadow Katydid, Lance-tailed Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus attenuatus is a meadow katydid species in the family Tettigoniidae, found in North America. It is commonly known as the long-tailed meadow katydid or lance-tailed meadow katydid, referencing its distinctive elongated ovipositor. The species belongs to the subfamily Conocephalinae, a group abundant in grassland and wetland habitats of eastern North America. Like other meadow katydids, it produces species-specific acoustic signals through stridulation for mate attraction.
meadow-katydid Orthoptera Tettigoniidae North-America grassland-insect stridulation acoustic-communication
Ctenucha rubroscapus
red-shouldered ctenucha moth, White-tipped Ctenucha
Ctenucha rubroscapus is a tiger moth in the family Erebidae, commonly known as the red-shouldered ctenucha moth. It was described by Édouard Ménétriés in 1857. The species is restricted to low-elevation areas of western North America west of the Cascade Mountains. Adults are diurnal and visit flowers for nectar. The larvae feed on grasses and sedges in coastal and wetland habitats.
diurnal-moth wasp-mimic tiger-moth Pacific-coast-endemic grassland-insect
Delphacodes angulata
Delphacodes angulata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1947. The species is distributed across the south-central United States, with records from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. As a member of the genus Delphacodes, it belongs to a group of small planthoppers that are commonly associated with grasses and are known vectors of plant pathogens.
Hemiptera Delphacidae planthopper North-America grassland-insect
Delphacodes shermani
Delphacodes shermani is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate planthoppers commonly associated with grasses and sedges. The species has been documented from multiple states in the eastern and central United States, with records from Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, and North Carolina. Like other members of Delphacidae, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem, though specific host plant associations for this species remain poorly documented.
planthopper Delphacidae North-America grassland-insect phloem-feeder
Deltocephalus vanfus
Deltocephalus vanfus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kramer in 1971. It belongs to the large subfamily Deltocephalinae, a group known for their association with grasses and sedges. The species has been documented in western North America.
leafhopper Deltocephalinae western-North-America grassland-insect
Diplocolenus configuratus bicolor
Diplocolenus configuratus bicolor is a subspecies of leafhopper described by Hamilton in 2002. It belongs to the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Paralimnini. The subspecies is distributed across parts of North America including Alberta, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, and Iowa. As a member of the genus Diplocolenus, it is part of a group of leafhoppers commonly associated with grassland and meadow habitats.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Deltocephalinae Paralimnini North-America grassland-insect Hamilton-2002
Diplocolenus configuratus configuratus
Diplocolenus configuratus configuratus is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large group of grassland-associated leafhoppers. The subspecies has been recorded from parts of North America including the Canadian prairies and the north-central United States. Like other members of the genus Diplocolenus, it is likely associated with grasses and sedges in open habitats.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Deltocephalinae grassland-insect North-America
Draeculacephala minerva
grass sharpshooter, green sharpshooter
Draeculacephala minerva is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the grass sharpshooter or green sharpshooter. It is native to North America and has been documented as a vector of Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterial pathogen that causes Pierce's disease in grapevines and other plant diseases. The species is closely related to Draeculacephala robinsoni, which has recently been introduced to Europe and poses similar agricultural threats. Its eggs are parasitized by several species of Trichogrammatidae and Mymaridae wasps in California.
sharpshooter leafhopper Xylella-fastidiosa-vector agricultural-pest grassland-insect
Elachodelphax indistinctus
Elachodelphax indistinctus is a small planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Crawford in 1914. The species is known from a limited number of records across the western Great Plains and Rocky Mountain regions of North America. Like other delphacids, it is presumed to feed on grasses, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
planthopper delphacid grassland-insect rarely-collected western-North-America
Elachodelphax paransera
Elachodelphax paransera is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1948. It belongs to a genus of small, slender delphacids found in North America. The species has documented occurrence records across the northern United States and southern Canada. Like other delphacids, it is presumed to feed on grasses and sedges, though specific host associations remain unconfirmed. The species appears to be rarely encountered, with limited biological data available.
planthopper delphacid grassland-insect rarely-collected
Elymana pacifica
Elymana pacifica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1985. It belongs to the tribe Cicadulini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of its family, it is a phloem-feeding insect associated with grasses and other plants.
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Eurygastrinae
Eurygastrinae is a subfamily of shield-backed bugs within the family Scutelleridae. Members are characterized by a greatly enlarged scutellum that forms a continuous shield covering the abdomen and wings. The subfamily is predominantly distributed in the Palearctic region, with notable genera including Eurygaster. Many species are associated with grasses and cereal crops, with some considered agricultural pests.
agricultural-pest cereal-pest shield-bug Palearctic phytophagous grassland-insect
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.
Delphacidae planthopper Auchenorrhyncha Fulgoromorpha grassland-insect European-fauna
Flexamia atlantica
Flexamia atlantica is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1926 as Deltocephalus atlanticus. It belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of leafhoppers in which most species exhibit high host-plant specificity. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the eastern and central United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with specific grass host plants, though detailed ecological studies are limited.
leafhopper Cicadellidae North-America grassland-insect
Flexamia clayi
Flexamia clayi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Young and Beirne in 1958. It belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of leafhoppers known for their specialized host plant associations with grasses. The species has been documented in the eastern United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits specific ecological relationships with its host vegetation.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Flexamia North-America grassland-insect
Flexamia huroni
Huron River Leafhopper
Flexamia huroni is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Bess & Hamilton in 1999. It belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of leafhoppers known for their specialized host plant associations with grasses. The species is named after the Huron River in Michigan, where it was first collected. Like other members of the genus, it likely exhibits strong ecological dependence on specific grass host plants.
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Flexamia satilla
Flexamia satilla is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton and Ross in 1975. It belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers known for their specialized associations with grasses and sedges. The species is documented from Georgia, USA. Like other members of its genus, it likely exhibits host-specific feeding relationships with particular grass species.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Deltocephalinae Paralimnini grassland-insect North-America Georgia Hamilton-&-Ross-1975
Graminella aureovittata
Graminella aureovittata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described from the United States in 1920. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a diverse group of grassland and agricultural leafhoppers. The species has been documented across multiple states in the eastern and central United States, with records spanning from Florida to Massachusetts and westward to Kansas. Its specific epithet 'aureovittata' (golden-striped) likely refers to distinctive coloration features. As with many Deltocephalinae, it is presumed to be associated with grasses, though direct host plant records remain limited.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Deltocephalinae North-America grassland-insect
Graminella fitchii
Graminella fitchii is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is a small, grass-feeding insect native to eastern and central North America. The species was described by Van Duzee in 1890 and remains taxonomically accepted across major databases.
leafhopper Deltocephalinae grassland-insect North-America 1890-description
Graminella plana
Graminella plana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1924. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large group of grass-feeding leafhoppers. The species has been recorded in the southeastern United States. As a member of the genus Graminella, it is associated with grassy habitats, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Deltocephalinae Hemiptera Auchenorrhyncha southeastern-United-States grassland-insect planthopper-relative
Hysteropterini
Hysteropterini is a tribe of planthoppers within the family Issidae, subfamily Hysteropterinae. Members of this tribe are characterized by their compact body form and reduced wings, adaptations associated with a ground-dwelling or low-vegetation lifestyle. The tribe was established by Melichar in 1906 and contains multiple genera distributed primarily in the Palearctic region. These insects are part of the diverse fulgoromorph fauna but are less frequently encountered than their more volant relatives.
planthopper Issidae brachypterous ground-dwelling Palearctic grassland-insect
Irbisia solani
black grass bug
Irbisia solani is a species of plant bug in the family Miridae, first described by Heidemann in 1910. It belongs to the black grass bug genus Irbisia, which contains species known for feeding on grasses and related plants. The species is found in western North America, with records from Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. Like other mirids, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts used to feed on plant fluids.
Miridae plant-bug Hemiptera North-America grassland-insect
Ischnodemus hesperius
Ischnodemus hesperius is a species of true bug in the family Blissidae, described by Parshley in 1922. It is part of a genus whose members are commonly known as chinch bugs, many of which are associated with grasses and sedges. The species has been documented in North America, with specific records from the United States and Manitoba, Canada. Published information on its biology and ecology remains limited.
Hemiptera Blissidae chinch-bug Nearctic grassland-insect
Jalysus spinosus
spined stilt bug
Jalysus spinosus is a stilt bug in the family Berytidae characterized by extremely long, slender legs and antennae. The species is primarily associated with grasses in the genus Panicum, though it has been documented on tobacco and other crops. It functions as a facultative predator, feeding on small insects and insect eggs while also consuming plant fluids. The species overwinters as eggs and produces multiple generations per year, with peak populations occurring in late summer. It has been studied as a potential biological control agent for agricultural pests.
stilt-bug facultative-predator grassland-insect biological-control agricultural-associate
Kelisia curvata
Kelisia curvata is a species of delphacid planthopper described by Beamer in 1945. It belongs to the family Delphacidae, a group of small, sap-feeding insects commonly associated with grasses and sedges. The species is known from the eastern and southeastern United States.
planthopper Delphacidae North-America grassland-insect
Kosswigianella wasatchi
Kosswigianella wasatchi is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Hamilton in 2002. The species belongs to a genus of small, grass-associated delphacid planthoppers. As a member of the subfamily Delphacinae, it possesses the characteristic enlarged movable spur on the hind tibia that distinguishes this group from other planthopper families. The specific epithet "wasatchi" references the Wasatch Range, suggesting a geographic association with this mountain region in western North America.
planthopper Delphacidae North-America grassland-insect
Leptogaster fornicata
Leptogaster fornicata is a species of robber fly (Diptera: Asilidae) described by Martin in 1957. It belongs to the subfamily Leptogastrinae, a group characterized by slender, elongate bodies and distinctive predatory habits. Like other members of the genus Leptogaster, this species is likely adapted to capturing small prey in grassy or herbaceous vegetation. The species appears to be rarely collected or reported, with no observations recorded in iNaturalist as of the available data.
robber-fly Asilidae Leptogastrinae predatory-fly grassland-insect
Leptogaster obscuripes
Leptogaster obscuripes is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Loew in 1862. It belongs to the genus Leptogaster, which comprises small, slender robber flies often found in grassy or brushy habitats. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated, delicate bodies and relatively long legs compared to other asilids. The species epithet 'obscuripes' refers to the darkened legs.
robber-fly asilidae predatory-fly grassland-insect small-asilid
Macrosteles elongatus
Macrosteles elongatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beirne in 1952. The species belongs to a genus of small, slender leafhoppers known for their association with grasses and herbaceous plants. Distribution records indicate presence in western and central Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba) and parts of the northern United States (Minnesota, New Hampshire). As with many Macrosteles species, it is likely associated with meadow and grassland habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
leafhopper Cicadellidae Deltocephalinae Macrosteles Hemiptera Auchenorrhyncha North-America grassland-insect
Mendozellus
Mendozellus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Deltocephalini. It was established by Linnavuori in 1959. The genus belongs to the large and diverse leafhopper fauna of the Neotropical region, with species recorded from South America. As with other deltocephaline leafhoppers, members of this genus are likely phloem-feeding insects associated with herbaceous vegetation.
leafhopper Deltocephalinae Neotropical grassland-insect Cicadellidae
Merocoris distinctus
Merocoris distinctus is a small, atypical leaf-footed bug (family Coreidae) found in grassland habitats across North and Central America. Unlike most coreids, it lacks the flattened, leaf-like hind tibiae characteristic of the family, instead possessing distinctly curved hind tibiae and club-shaped, enlarged hind femora. The species feeds on herbaceous plants including goldenrod (Solidago spp.) and lanceleaf tickseed (Coreopsis lanceolata), and has been documented engaging in thanatosis (death feigning) as an anti-predator defense. A notable record documents twelve individuals feeding gregariously on carrion, reflecting the extra-phytophagous feeding habits occasionally observed in Coreidae.
Coreidae leaf-footed-bug grassland-insect thanatosis herbivore North-America Central-America Hemiptera
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.
planthopper delphacid Auchenorrhyncha Fulgoromorpha Delphacoidea sap-feeder wing-polymorphism grassland-insect agricultural-pest-potential
Monorachis sordulentus
Monorachis sordulentus is a species of planthopper in the family Cixiidae, described by Uhler in 1901. It is a small, cryptically colored insect found in the south-central and southeastern United States. Like other cixiids, it is associated with vascular plants and has a life cycle that includes a subterranean nymphal stage feeding on plant roots. The species is rarely documented in detail, with most records coming from incidental collections.
planthopper cixiid North-America grassland-insect cryptic-species
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.
planthopper Delphacidae Hemiptera Auchenorrhyncha Fulgoromorpha grassland-insect
Nothodelphax eburneocarinatus
Nothodelphax eburneocarinatus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Anufriev in 1979. It belongs to a genus of small delphacid planthoppers characterized by reduced wing venation and simplified body structures. The species epithet 'eburneocarinatus' refers to ivory-colored carinae (ridges), likely describing a distinctive morphological feature of the head or thorax. As with other Nothodelphax species, it is presumed to inhabit moist grassland or marsh environments and feed on monocotyledonous plants.
Delphacidae planthopper Palearctic grassland-insect