Gyponini
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Acusana condensa
Acusana condensa is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species is known from Arizona, where it has been documented in distribution records. As a member of the leafhopper family, it likely shares general ecological traits with related species, including plant-feeding habits and association with host vegetation, though specific biological details remain undocumented in available sources.
Acusana fastigor
Acusana fastigor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species is known from California. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Acusana generosa
Acusana generosa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species has been recorded from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, Colorado, and Texas. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs.
Acusana rota
Acusana rota is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Iassinae and tribe Gyponini, a group of small to medium-sized leafhoppers often associated with herbaceous vegetation. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona.
Curtara
Curtara is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Gyponini, established by DeLong & Freytag in 1972. Species in this genus produce distinctive brochosomes—nanoparticles that coat their exoskeletons. Compared to other leafhopper genera such as Gyponana, Curtara brochosomes appear smoother and more circular in morphology, with less angular pitting. These nanoparticles function in waterproofing and anti-reflective camouflage.
Dragonana
Dragonana is a genus of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) in the tribe Gyponini, subfamily Iassinae. The genus was established by Ball and Reeves in 1927. As a member of the Gyponini, Dragonana belongs to a diverse group of leafhoppers characterized by particular wing venation patterns and genitalic structures. The genus contains multiple species, though detailed species-level taxonomy remains incompletely documented in public sources.
Gypona
Gypona is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Germar in 1821. It is the largest genus within the tribe Gyponini. Species of this genus are found in South America, with documented records from Brazil. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, including synonymization of Gypona validana under Gypona nigronervosa.
Gypona melanota
Gypona melanota is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Spångberg in 1878. As a member of the genus Gypona, it produces brochosomes—complex protein-lipid nanoparticles that coat its exoskeleton and wings, conferring superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties. The species has been documented in several North American regions including Alberta, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, and Georgia. Brochosomes of Gypona species feature distinctive angular, geometric pit structures compared to the smoother brochosomes of some related genera.
Gyponana cacumina
Gyponana cacumina is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. Like other members of its genus, it produces brochosomes—complex protein-lipid nanoparticles that form a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on its body and wings. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the northeastern United States and Arizona.
Gyponana gladia
Gyponana gladia is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1942. Like other members of its genus, it possesses distinctive brochosomes—nanoparticles produced in the Malpighian tubules that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on the body and wings. The species has been documented at blacklight traps in autumn, suggesting nocturnal activity patterns. It is one of many small, often overlooked leafhopper species that contribute to the high diversity of Hemiptera in North American temperate regions.
Gyponana ortha
Gyponana ortha is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1942. As a member of the genus Gyponana, it is known to produce brochosomes—complex protein-lipid nanoparticles that form a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on the exoskeleton. The species has been documented in the eastern and midwestern United States, including records from Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and the District of Columbia. Like other leafhoppers, it is a plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Gyponana vincula
Gyponana vincula is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. Like other members of its genus, it produces distinctive brochosomes—nanoparticles that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on its body. The species has been recorded from several Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. states.
Hamana
Hamana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Iassinae, established by DeLong in 1942. These insects belong to the tribe Gyponini and are part of the diverse leafhopper fauna within the Hemiptera. The genus is recognized in major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life, GBIF, and NCBI Taxonomy. Species within Hamana are distributed across various regions, with 576 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other leafhoppers, members of this genus are sap-feeding insects associated with vegetation.
Hamana herbida
Hamana herbida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species has been documented in Arizona, USA. Like other members of this genus, it likely inhabits vegetation where it feeds on plant sap.
Hamana lekva
Hamana lekva is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong and Freytag in 1966. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. Like other members of this genus, it is presumed to be a phloem-feeding insect associated with vascular plants. The species has no documented observations in public biodiversity databases.
Hamana manifesta
Hamana manifesta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae, a group of relatively robust leafhoppers often associated with woody vegetation. The genus Hamana comprises multiple species distributed primarily in North America. Records indicate this species has been documented in Texas.
Marganana suilla
Marganana suilla is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1935 as a variety of Ponana marginifrons before being transferred to genus Marganana. The species has been recorded in the southwestern United States (Arizona) and Mexico. Like other members of the Gyponini tribe, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers characterized by broad, often flattened body forms. The species has been documented in 49 iNaturalist observations, suggesting it is not uncommon in its range but remains poorly studied in published literature.
Negosiana globosa
Negosiana globosa is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Iassinae, described by DeLong in 1942. The species epithet 'globosa' suggests a rounded or globular body form. It is a member of the Gyponini tribe, a group of leafhoppers whose taxonomy and natural history remain relatively understudied. The genus Negosiana is part of a diverse assemblage of New World leafhoppers with limited published biological information.
Negosiana negotiosa
Negosiana negotiosa is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Gyponini. Originally described as Gypona negotiosa by Gibson in 1919, it was later transferred to the genus Negosiana. The species is recorded from eastern and southeastern United States plus southern Canada. Like other members of Gyponini, it is presumed to feed on plant sap, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Polana
Polana is a genus of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) in the tribe Gyponini, established by DeLong in 1942. The genus includes multiple subgenera (Polana, Nihilana, Polanana, Hobemanella, Bulbusana, Varpulana) with over 34 species described in the nominate subgenus alone. Species occur primarily in the Neotropical region, with documented diversity in Brazil, Costa Rica, and surrounding areas. The group has undergone extensive taxonomic revision, with numerous new combinations proposed to clarify subgeneric placement.
Ponana
Ponana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Ball in 1920. The genus contains more than 100 described species. Members belong to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The genus is well-represented in citizen science observations, with thousands of records documented.
Ponana aenea
Ponana aenea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Iassinae, tribe Gyponini. Described by DeLong in 1942, this species has been recorded from multiple U.S. states including Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, and Missouri. As a member of the Gyponini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers characterized by their broad, often flattened body form. The specific epithet "aenea" refers to a bronze or coppery metallic coloration typical of many species in this genus.
Ponana curiata
Ponana curiata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Iassinae, and tribe Gyponini. First described by Gibson in 1919, this species is known from the southwestern United States. The taxonomic status of this name has been treated differently across sources, with Catalogue of Life listing it as a synonym while GBIF treats it as accepted. Records indicate presence in Arizona and California.
Ponana dohrni
Ponana dohrni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Iassinae, tribe Gyponini. First described by Carl Stål in 1864, this species is currently accepted as valid. Available distribution records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States (Arizona, Colorado) and Mexico (Veracruz). As a member of the Gyponini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers characterized by particular morphological features of the head and wing venation, though specific diagnostic traits for this species are not well documented in accessible literature.
Ponana floridana
Ponana floridana is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Iassinae, described by DeLong in 1942. The genus Ponana belongs to the tribe Gyponini, a group of leafhoppers characterized by their distinctive head shape and wing venation. This species is known from the southeastern United States, with records from Florida and Texas.
Ponana scarlatina
Ponana scarlatina is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Fitch in 1851. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini, a group of relatively robust leafhoppers often associated with woody vegetation. The species has been documented in the eastern and southeastern United States, with records spanning from Connecticut to Florida. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with deciduous trees and shrubs, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Ponana sonora
Ponana sonora is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1935. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species is known from Arizona, with records from the Sonoran Desert region. Like other members of the genus Ponana, it is a xylem-feeding insect associated with woody vegetation.
Ponana sparsa
Ponana sparsa is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Iassinae, described by DeLong in 1942. The species belongs to the diverse genus Ponana within the tribe Gyponini. Records indicate occurrence in Florida, with 58 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Prairiana cinerea
Prairiana cinerea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Uhler in 1877. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species has been documented across multiple states in the central and western United States.
Prairiana hirsuta
Prairiana hirsuta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species epithet "hirsuta" suggests a hairy or bristly appearance. Very little published information exists regarding its biology, ecology, or distribution beyond basic taxonomic records.
Prairiana kansana
Prairiana kansana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1920 as a variety of Gypona cinerea before being elevated to species status and transferred to the genus Prairiana. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species epithet 'kansana' indicates its association with the state of Kansas. As a member of the leafhopper family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations have not been documented in the available sources.
Prairiana latens
Prairiana latens is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species is known from Arizona based on available distribution records. As a member of the leafhopper family, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap, though specific host associations and ecological details remain poorly documented.
Prairiana moneta
Prairiana moneta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Gyponini, described by Van Duzee in 1923. It is a member of the Nearctic fauna with documented occurrence in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. As with other Gyponini, it likely inhabits grassland and shrubland ecosystems where it feeds on vascular plant sap.
Prairiana ponderosa
Prairiana ponderosa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Iassinae, and tribe Gyponini. First described by Ball in 1920 as a subspecies of Gypona cinerea, it is now recognized as a distinct species in the genus Prairiana. The specific epithet "ponderosa" likely references the ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), suggesting a potential host plant association, though this relationship has not been formally documented. The species is rarely observed, with only four records in iNaturalist as of the source data.
Rugosana
Rugosana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. The genus belongs to the tribe Gyponini and subfamily Iassinae. Species are distributed in North America. One observed species displays bright green coloration with distinctive red eyes.
Rugosana ampliata
A leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1935. The genus Rugosana belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. Limited information exists on the natural history of this species, though related members of the genus are associated with woody vegetation.
Rugosana chadana
Rugosana chadana is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball & Reeves in 1927 under the basionym Gyponana chadana. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The genus Rugosana was established to accommodate species formerly placed in Gyponana. This species has been documented in the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona and Utah.
Rugosana lora
Rugosana lora is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The genus Rugosana is characterized by distinctive morphological features including rugose (wrinkled) body surfaces. Distribution records indicate presence in Arizona.
Rugosana manua
Rugosana manua is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, and Utah. As with other members of the genus Rugosana, it is likely associated with woody vegetation, though specific ecological details remain limited.
Rugosana plummeri
Rugosana plummeri is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Gyponini, a group of leafhoppers characterized by distinctive morphological features. The species has been documented in Mexico, specifically in the states of Michoacán and Morelos. As with many leafhoppers, detailed biological information remains limited in available literature.
Rugosana pullata
Rugosana pullata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Gyponini. It was originally described as Gyponana pullata by Ball in 1935 and later transferred to the genus Rugosana. The species has been documented from multiple U.S. states including Arizona, Georgia, and Mississippi. Like other leafhoppers, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts used to feed on plant sap.
Rugosana querci
Rugosana querci is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1942. The species is associated with oak (Quercus) hosts, as indicated by its specific epithet. It is known to be attracted to artificial lights at night. The genus Rugosana belongs to the tribe Gyponini, a group of leafhoppers characterized by their distinctive morphology. Distribution records indicate presence across multiple U.S. states in the eastern and southwestern regions.