Illinois-grape-leafhopper
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Illinigina illinoiensis
Illinois Grape Leafhopper
Illinigina illinoiensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Gillette in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as the sharpshooters or leafhoppers. The species is widely distributed across the central and southwestern United States, with records from Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Arizona, and the District of Columbia. It is commonly referred to as the Illinois Grape Leafhopper, suggesting an association with grape plants (Vitis spp.), though specific host relationships require further documentation. The species has been documented in citizen science platforms with nearly 300 observations, indicating it is moderately well-observed but not extensively studied in formal literature.