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Erythroneura octonotata
eight-spotted leafhopper
Erythroneura octonotata, commonly known as the eight-spotted leafhopper, is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Erythroneurini. The species was described by Walsh in 1862. Like other members of the genus Erythroneura, it is likely associated with woody plants and may be a minor pest in certain agricultural settings, though specific ecological details for this species are limited in available literature.
Erythroneura palimpsesta
Erythroneura palimpsesta is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by McAtee in 1924. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly found in North America. Members of this genus are frequently encountered on vegetation during late summer and autumn, often displaying colorful wing patterns despite their diminutive size.
Erythroneura prima
Erythroneura prima is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Beamer in 1938. It belongs to the large genus Erythroneura, which contains numerous species commonly known as grape leafhoppers due to their association with Vitaceae hosts. The species is documented from northeastern North America. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Erythroneura prosata
Erythroneura prosata is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to the diverse genus Erythroneura, which contains numerous species commonly known as grape leafhoppers and related microleafhoppers found in North America. Members of this genus are typically small, colorful insects with distinctive wing patterns. The species was described by Johnson in 1935. Like other Erythroneura species, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Erythroneura reflecta
Erythroneura reflecta is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, native to the Eastern United States. It is most frequently encountered in Illinois and Ohio. The species is associated with several woody host plants including wild grapes (Vitis riparia), Prunus fruit trees, and Aesculus trees and shrubs. Adults are noted for their variable and often vivid coloration.
Erythroneura rosa
rose leafhopper
Erythroneura rosa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Robinson in 1924. It belongs to the large genus Erythroneura, which contains numerous species commonly known as grape leafhoppers and their relatives. Like other members of this genus, E. rosa is likely associated with woody plants, though specific host associations remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded across central and eastern North America.
Erythroneura rubrella
Erythroneura rubrella is a species of microleafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by McAtee in 1920. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of small leafhoppers commonly known as microleafhoppers due to their minute size. The species is part of the Typhlocybinae subfamily, which contains many economically important vineyard and agricultural pests. Like other members of its genus, E. rubrella is likely associated with woody plants and may feed on phloem sap. The species has been documented in the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada.
Erythroneura tacita
Erythroneura tacita is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Beamer in 1938. The genus Erythroneura comprises small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as "microleafhoppers." Members of this genus are frequently associated with woody plants and are known for their distinctive wing patterns. E. tacita is one of many congeners in a taxonomically complex group where species identification relies heavily on male genitalia and wing venation characters. The species appears to be rarely recorded, with minimal observational data available in public databases.
Erythroneura triapitsyni
Erythroneura triapitsyni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Dmitriev and Dietrich in 2007. The species is named in honor of entomologist Sergei V. Triapitsyn, recognized for his extensive contributions to the taxonomy and biology of Mymaridae and other parasitic Hymenoptera. As a member of the genus Erythroneura, it belongs to a diverse group of microleafhoppers commonly known as grape leafhoppers, many of which are associated with woody plants including grapevines.
Erythroneura tricincta
Three-banded Leafhopper
Erythroneura tricincta, commonly known as the Three-banded Leafhopper, is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae. It is distinguished by three distinct bands across its wings and is frequently observed on fence lines and building exteriors during mild winter periods. The species is known to overwinter as adults and become active on warm days. Like other Erythroneura species, it feeds on plant sap and can be found in association with various host plants, though specific host relationships for this species are less documented than for congeners such as E. comes.
Erythroneura vagabunda
Erythroneura vagabunda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Knull in 1945. It belongs to the genus Erythroneura, a diverse group of microleafhoppers commonly found in North America. The specific epithet "vagabunda" suggests a wandering or dispersive habit, though detailed biological studies of this particular species appear limited in the available literature. Like other members of Erythroneura, it is likely associated with woody vegetation and feeds on plant sap.
Erythroneura vitifex
Vine Leafhopper
Erythroneura vitifex is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Vine Leafhopper. It belongs to the diverse genus Erythroneura, which includes numerous species associated with grapevines and other plants. Like other members of its genus, it feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species was described by Fitch in 1856 and is documented from several central and eastern U.S. states.
Erythroneura vitis
Grapevine Leafhopper
Erythroneura vitis, commonly known as the grapevine leafhopper, is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. It is a documented pest of grapevines (Vitis spp.), with both wild and cultivated grapes serving as hosts. The species has been recorded from multiple U.S. states including Colorado, District of Columbia, Indiana, Iowa, and Kansas. As a member of the subfamily Typhlocybinae, it possesses the characteristic small size and colorful patterning typical of this group. The species is part of a genus containing multiple grape-feeding species that can be challenging to distinguish without detailed examination.
Erythroneura ziczac
Virginia Creeper Leafhopper
Erythroneura ziczac, commonly known as the Virginia Creeper Leafhopper, is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae. It is a documented pest of grapevines in North America, particularly in California vineyards where it has been the subject of integrated pest management research. The species feeds on plant sap and is known to overwinter as adults. It is one of several Erythroneura species associated with vineyard ecosystems, distinguished by its specific host plant relationships and population dynamics studied in agricultural contexts.
Erythroneurini
Erythroneurini is a diverse tribe of leafhoppers in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, comprising over 180 genera. The tribe has been extensively studied in the New World and southwestern China, with major taxonomic revisions published for genera including Erythroneura, Erasmoneura, Zyginama, Eratoneura, and Erythridula. Species within this tribe exhibit complex synonymies and are associated with woody deciduous vegetation.
Eulonus
Eulonus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, established by Oman in 1949. It belongs to the tribe Athysanini and subtribe Cochlorhinina. As a member of the leafhopper family, species in this genus are presumed to be phloem-feeding insects associated with vascular plants. The genus appears to be poorly documented in public sources, with no species-level observations recorded in major biodiversity platforms.
Eupterella
Eupterella is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by DeLong & Ruppel in 1950. It belongs to the tribe Typhlocybini and subtribe Typhlocybina. The genus is poorly documented with minimal available information on its species diversity and biology.
Eupteryx
Eupteryx is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Species within this genus are small, plant-feeding insects with documented associations primarily with plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae) and stinging nettles (Urtica dioica). Some species, notably E. decemnotata, have undergone rapid range expansion in recent decades. The genus exhibits host-specific oviposition behavior and color polymorphism in nymphal stages.
Eupteryx atropunctata
Eupteryx atropunctata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is a small, plant-feeding insect that uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract nutrients from host plants. Like other members of the genus Eupteryx, it is associated with herbaceous and woody plants. The species was described by Goeze in 1778 and is currently accepted as valid, though it was previously listed as a synonym in some sources. It occurs in parts of Europe and Asia, with distribution records from Russia and Ukraine.
Eupteryx melissae
sage leafhopper, banded sage hopper
Eupteryx melissae is a small leafhopper in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, commonly found on sage plants (Salvia spp.). It is native to Europe and has been introduced to other regions including North America. The species is a phloem-feeding insect that uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract plant sap.
Eupteryx vittata
Eupteryx vittata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is a small sap-feeding insect found in the Palearctic region. Like other members of the genus Eupteryx, it is associated with herbaceous vegetation and has been recorded from various locations across Russia and Ukraine.
Eurymelinae
Eurymelinae is a subfamily of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) with worldwide distribution. Members are phloem-feeding insects that maintain complex obligate symbioses with microorganisms including bacteria (Sulcia, Nasuia, Sodalis) and yeast-like fungi (Ophiocordycipitaceae) to synthesize essential amino acids. The subfamily exhibits notable ecological diversity, including ant-attended species that engage in trophobiosis.
Eusama
Eusama is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Platymetopiini, established by Oman in 1949. Members of this genus are part of the diverse Deltocephalinae subfamily, one of the largest groups within leafhoppers. The genus is poorly known, with minimal published biological information and few documented observations.
Eusama amanda
Eusama amanda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is part of a genus whose members are associated with grassland and prairie habitats. Records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Euscelidius schenckii
Euscelidius schenckii is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Kirschbaum in 1868. It belongs to the genus Euscelidius, which includes several economically significant species that vector plant pathogens. The species has been recorded across parts of Europe and Asia, with limited observation data available.
Euscelidius variegatus
leafhopper
Euscelidius variegatus is a multivoltine, polyphagous leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, widespread across Europe and North America. It serves as a natural vector of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris' (chrysanthemum yellows strain) and as a laboratory vector for Flavescence dorée phytoplasma and the X-disease phytoplasma affecting cherry production. The species has become a model organism for studying phytoplasma-vector interactions due to its ease of laboratory rearing compared to natural vectors like Scaphoideus titanus. Development from egg to adult occurs in approximately 35 days under controlled conditions, with adult longevity averaging 52 days.
Euscelis
Euscelis is a genus of leafhoppers in the subfamily Deltocephalinae, characterized by pronounced phenotypic plasticity driven by photoperiodic cues. Species exhibit seasonal wing polymorphism, producing long-winged (macropterous) dispersal forms under long-day conditions and short-winged (brachypterous) reproductive forms under short-day conditions. Males communicate through substrate-borne vibrational signals produced by abdominal tymbal organs, with species-specific songs functioning in mate recognition and reproductive isolation. The genus occurs primarily in the Palearctic region and includes agricultural pests such as Euscelis lineolata, which damages Medicago crops.
Eutettix
Eutettix is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae. Species within this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The 'sp-md' designation indicates an unspecified species, likely a morphospecies or voucher designation used in ecological or biodiversity studies where formal identification was not completed. Leafhoppers in this genus are commonly encountered in grassland and agricultural habitats.
Eutettix aequalis
Eutettix aequalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. First described by Hepner in 1942, this species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases including GBIF, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. The genus Eutettix belongs to the diverse leafhopper fauna of North America. Records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States including Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.
Eutettix borealis
Eutettix borealis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. The species is known from limited distribution records in the northeastern United States. As a member of the tribe Platymetopiini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers whose biology and ecology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Eutettix discolor
Eutettix discolor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. The species belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Kansas and New Mexico. As with many leafhopper species, detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in available sources.
Eutettix luridus
Eutettix luridus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. First described by Van Duzee in 1890, this species has been recorded from multiple states in the eastern and central United States including Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, and Michigan. As a member of the leafhopper family, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations remain undocumented in the available literature.
Eutettix marmoratus
Eutettix marmoratus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is recorded from multiple states across the eastern and central United States, with distribution records from Colorado to the Atlantic coast. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Eutettix minutus
Eutettix minutus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Oklahoma and Texas. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the order.
Eutettix nitens
Eutettix nitens is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1909. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in Florida based on distribution records. Like other leafhoppers, it is a member of the order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. Available information on this species is limited, with few observational records and minimal published biological data.
Eutettix pediculus
Eutettix pediculus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. This species has been recorded from multiple states in the central and southeastern United States, including Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee. As a member of the leafhopper family, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations and detailed biology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Eutettix pictus
Eutettix pictus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. The species belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is documented from several U.S. states including Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and the District of Columbia. The specific epithet "pictus" refers to its painted or marked appearance.
Eutettix planus
Eutettix planus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species is known from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Like other members of the genus Eutettix, it is likely associated with desert and grassland vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the literature.
Eutettix querci
Eutettix querci is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Gillette and Baker in 1895. The specific epithet 'querci' suggests an association with oak (Quercus), though detailed biological information remains limited. A variety, Eutettix querci var. albus, was described by Hepner in 1942 but is now considered a synonym. Distribution records indicate occurrence in western and south-central United States.
Eutettix subspinosus
Eutettix subspinosus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from Arizona.
Eutettix tristis
Eutettix tristis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1907. It belongs to the large subfamily Deltocephalinae, a group known for their diverse host plant associations and economic significance as agricultural pests. The species has been documented in scattered localities across the eastern and central United States.
Eutettix variabilis
Eutettix variabilis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. Distribution records indicate presence in Arkansas, Ontario, and South Dakota. As with other members of the genus Eutettix, it is a true bug in the order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant fluids.
Evacanthinae
leafhoppers
Evacanthinae is a subfamily of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) comprising five tribes: Balbillini, Evacanthini, Nirvanini, Pagaroniini, and Pentoffiini. Members are distributed worldwide except Antarctica, with different tribes showing distinct biogeographic patterns. The subfamily has undergone taxonomic revision, with Nirvanini previously recognized as a separate subfamily.
Evacanthus
Evacanthus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, first described in 1828. Species in this genus are found across Eurasia and North America. One species, Evacanthus interruptus, has been identified as an economically significant pest of agricultural and horticultural crops.
Evacanthus chlamidatus
Evacanthus chlamidatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1983. It belongs to the subfamily Evacanthinae, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features including enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species has been documented in North Carolina, USA, with limited observational records available.
Evacanthus interruptus
Evacanthus interruptus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, distributed across Europe and Asia. The species exhibits significant morphological variability in coloration and pattern. Climate modeling studies indicate it is among the most economically important leafhopper pests worldwide, with habitat suitability concentrated in western Europe. Future climate scenarios suggest complex shifts in its distribution, with potential range expansion under some projections.
Excultanus
Excultanus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Oman in 1949. The genus contains approximately eight described species distributed in the Nearctic region. Species in this genus are classified within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Scaphoideini, and subtribe Phlepsiina. The type species, Excultanus excultus, was originally described by Uhler in 1877.
Excultanus excultus
Excultanus excultus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Jassus excultus by Uhler in 1877. It is placed in the subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Scaphoideini, and is one of the more frequently observed leafhopper species in North America, with nearly 3,000 iNaturalist records. The species has been documented across multiple U.S. states in the Southeast and central regions.
Excultanus neomexicanus
Excultanus neomexicanus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is a member of the tribe Scaphoideini and subtribe Phlepsiina. The species was described by Baker in 1895 and is native to the southwestern United States.
Exitianus exitiosus
Gray Lawn Leafhopper
Exitianus exitiosus, commonly known as the gray lawn leafhopper, is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. The species was first described by Uhler in 1880. Two subspecies are recognized: E. e. angustatus and E. e. pallidens, both described by DeLong & Hershberger in 1947. The species has been documented in laboratory studies examining its life history characteristics.