Leafhopper
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Gyponana tubera
Gyponana tubera is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. As a member of the genus Gyponana, it possesses brochosomes—complex nanoparticles that coat the exoskeleton and wings, conferring superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties. The species has been documented in scattered locations across the United States, with records from California to the eastern seaboard.
Gyponana vasta
Gyponana vasta is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. Like other members of the genus Gyponana, it produces brochosomes—nanoparticles that create a superhydrophobic, anti-reflective coating on its body. The species is recorded from the northeastern and mid-Atlantic United States.
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.
Gyponini
Gyponini is a tribe of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) in the subfamily Iassinae, comprising approximately 60 genera and over 1,300 described species. Formerly treated as a subfamily, it is now classified within Iassinae. The tribe is restricted to the Americas, with species distributed from North America through Central America to South America. Gyponini is taxonomically diverse and has been the subject of extensive revisionary work, including numerous new species descriptions and generic reclassifications.
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.
Hebata alboscripta
Hebata alboscripta is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1914. It belongs to the large subfamily Deltocephalinae and is currently known only from California. The species name "alboscripta" refers to white markings on the body. Like other leafhoppers, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Hebata bifurcata
Hebata bifurcata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1931. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, a group characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species has been documented in several eastern U.S. states.
Hebata erigeron
Hebata erigeron is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1931 under the basionym Empoasca erigeron. It belongs to the tribe Empoascini within the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group known for small, agile leafhoppers that feed on plant phloem. The species has been recorded in scattered locations across eastern and central North America.
Hebata nigroscuta
Hebata nigroscuta is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is one of several described species within the genus Hebata, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers in the tribe Erythroneurini. The species is characterized by distinctive dark markings on the scutellum. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with woody vegetation and feeds on plant phloem.
Hebata ruficeps
Hebata ruficeps is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1917. The species is known from California, with very few documented observations. Like other members of the family, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. Data on its biology and ecology remain limited due to its rarity in collections and observations.
Hebata volsella
Hebata volsella is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Hamilton in 1987. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, a group of insects characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species is known from eastern Canada, with records from Nova Scotia and Québec. Like other leafhoppers, it likely feeds on plant sap using its specialized mouthparts.
Hebecephalus abies
Hebecephalus abies is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1999. The specific epithet "abies" suggests an association with fir trees (genus Abies), though direct ecological documentation remains limited. The species is known from Utah, USA. As a member of the tribe Paralimnini, it belongs to a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers that are generally associated with herbaceous or woody host plants.
Hebecephalus chandleri
Hebecephalus chandleri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1999. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini. The species has been documented in Wyoming, United States. As a member of the genus Hebecephalus, it shares the characteristic head morphology that defines this group within the leafhopper family.
Hebecephalus creinus
Hebecephalus creinus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Beirne in 1954. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini, a group of grassland-associated leafhoppers. The species is known from Alberta, Canada.
Hebecephalus crenulatus
Hebecephalus crenulatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1999. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini. The species has been recorded from Idaho, United States. As a member of the genus Hebecephalus, it is part of a group of leafhoppers characterized by distinctive head morphology.
Hebecephalus occidentalis
Hebecephalus occidentalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer and Tuthill in 1935. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers. The species is known from western North America, with records from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, and Manitoba. As with most members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Hebecephalus planaria
Hebecephalus planaria is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1999. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini. The species epithet 'planaria' is unusual and may reference the flatworm genus Planaria, though the reason for this naming choice is not documented in available sources. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, but specific ecological details remain undocumented.
Hebecephalus signatifrons
Hebecephalus signatifrons is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. First described by Van Duzee in 1892, this species is placed in the tribe Paralimnini, a group associated with wetland and riparian habitats. Records indicate a western North American distribution.
Hebecephalus veretillum
Hebecephalus veretillum is a species of leafhopper described by Hamilton in 1999. It belongs to the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Paralimnini. The species is known from Idaho in the western United States. 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.
Hecalini
Shovelhead Leafhoppers
Hecalini is a tribe of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as Shovelhead Leafhoppers. The tribe contains approximately 24 genera and over 180 described species, organized into two subtribes: Glossocratina and Hecalina. Members are classified within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest and most diverse leafhopper subfamilies. The tribe was established by Distant in 1908.
Hecalus
Hecalus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Hecalini. The genus was established by Stål in 1864. Recent records from Dampa Tiger Reserve in Mizoram, India have documented species including Hecalus facialis and Hecalus wallengrenii, contributing to an updated understanding of the genus's distribution in India.
Hecalus atascaderus
Hecalus atascaderus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Parabolocratus atascaderus by Ball in 1933. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from California, with the specific epithet referencing Atascadero. Very few observations exist, with only one record documented in iNaturalist.
Hecalus major
Hecalus major is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1915 under the basionym Parabolocratus major. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in several Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. states.
Hecalus montanus
Hecalus montanus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. The species is distributed across northern and western North America, with records from Alaska, western Canada, and Colorado. As a member of the tribe Hecalini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers whose biology remains poorly documented in published literature.
Helochara communis
bog leafhopper
Helochara communis, commonly known as the bog leafhopper, is a species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. The species has been documented to possess paired mycetomes within its abdomen containing multiple bacterial symbionts, with research demonstrating complex endosymbiotic relationships involving symbiote translocation and auxiliary cells. As a member of the sharpshooter group, it belongs to a lineage known for xylem-feeding and associated roles in plant pathogen transmission.
Helochara delta
Helochara delta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1943. It belongs to the subfamily Cicadellinae, a group commonly known as sharpshooters. The species has been recorded from western North America, with observations in British Columbia, Washington, and California. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with vascular plant hosts, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Helochara deltoides
Helochara deltoides is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1986. It belongs to the genus Helochara, which is placed in the tribe Cicadellini within the subfamily Cicadellinae. As a member of the leafhopper family, it possesses the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts and hind legs modified for jumping that define this diverse group of hemipterans. The species epithet 'deltoides' suggests a triangular or delta-shaped feature, though the specific morphological basis for this name is not documented in the provided sources.
Helochara forceps
Helochara forceps is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1986. It belongs to the genus Helochara within the tribe Cicadellini. The species epithet "forceps" likely refers to some morphological feature of the male genitalia, a common naming convention in leafhopper taxonomy. It is one of relatively few described species in this genus, which is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna of North America.
Henribautia
Henribautia is a genus of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, established by Young & Christian in 1952. As members of the tribe Typhlocybini, these insects are small, delicate leafhoppers characterized by reduced wing venation. The genus is part of the diverse New World leafhopper fauna, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Henribautia beameri
Henribautia beameri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Christian in 1953. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. The species is known from Arizona. As a member of this subfamily, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap, though specific host plants and detailed biology remain undocumented.
Henribautia hubbardi
A species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Described by McAtee in 1924, this species is placed in the genus Henribautia, a group of small, delicate leafhoppers typically associated with specific host plants. The species epithet honors an individual named Hubbard, a common pattern in early 20th century entomological nomenclature.
Hepzygina
Hepzygina is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Erythroneurini. The genus was formally described by Dietrich and Dmitriev in 2006. Like other erythroneurine leafhoppers, members of this genus are small, plant-feeding insects that inhabit diverse terrestrial environments. The genus is represented by relatively few documented observations.
Hepzygina aprica
Hepzygina aprica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Erythroneurini. The species was described by McAtee in 1924. It belongs to a group of small, plant-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers, which are characterized by their piercing-sucking mouthparts and association with vascular plants.
Hepzygina milleri
Hepzygina milleri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Beamer in 1929. The species belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small leafhoppers commonly associated with vascular plants. Records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and Texas. The genus Hepzygina is part of the diverse membracoid lineage of sap-feeding insects.
Hishimonus
Hishimonus is a genus of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae) established by Ishihara in 1953. Species in this genus are distributed across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, with particular diversity in the Indian subcontinent. Multiple Hishimonus species are economically significant as vectors of phytoplasma diseases affecting citrus, jujube, brinjal (eggplant), and other crops. H. phycitis transmits witches'-broom disease of lime and brinjal little leaf disease; H. hamatus transmits jujube witches' broom; and H. sellatus transmits Rhus yellows. Several species have been introduced to Europe, including H. diffractus and H. hamatus.
Hishimonus sellatus
Hishimonus sellatus is a leafhopper species in the tribe Opsiini, known primarily as a significant agricultural pest and phytoplasma vector. It transmits multiple plant pathogens including the agents of Jujube Witches Broom disease, Mulberry yellow dwarf disease, and Rhus yellows. The species has been collected from mulberry fields and shows persistent transmissibility of phytoplasmas throughout its lifetime. Its mitochondrial genome has been characterized, representing the shortest mitogenome reported in Deltocephalinae at 14,690 bp.
Homalodisca elongata
Homalodisca elongata is a species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Proconiini. It was described by Ball in 1936. The species belongs to a genus containing several economically important vectors of plant pathogens, including the glassy-winged sharpshooter (H. vitripennis), though H. elongata itself has received limited specific study. Like other proconiine sharpshooters, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant xylem.
Homalodisca ichthyocephala
Homalodisca ichthyocephala is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Proconiini, first described by Signoret in 1854. The species has been documented exhibiting thanatosis (death-feigning), representing the first comprehensive report of this antipredator behavior in the family Cicadellidae. Research from Zirándaro, Guerrero, Mexico identified five sequential phases of thanatosis: mechanical disturbance, catatonic, myoclonic, motor recovery, and escape. Females demonstrate significantly longer motor recovery phases than males. The species belongs to a genus containing important vectors of plant pathogens, including Xylella fastidiosa.
Homalodisca insolita
johnsongrass sharpshooter
Homalodisca insolita, commonly known as the johnsongrass sharpshooter, is a proconiine sharpshooter in the family Cicadellidae. It is native to southern North America and has been documented spreading northward into the southeastern United States. The species is a known vector of Xylella fastidiosa, a xylem-limited bacterium that causes Pierce's disease in grapevines and other plant diseases. Its eggs serve as hosts for egg parasitoids including Paracentrobia americana (Trichogrammatidae).
Homalodisca liturata
smoketree sharpshooter, lacertate sharpshooter
Homalodisca liturata, commonly known as the smoketree sharpshooter or lacertate sharpshooter, is a relatively large leafhopper species native to North America, measuring approximately 13 mm in length. The species exhibits strong host-plant associations, with documented preference for desert smoketree (Psorothamnus spinosus) where available, though it utilizes multiple host species. H. liturata is a known vector of Xylella fastidiosa, the bacterial pathogen causing Pierce's disease in grapevines and other plant diseases. Both sexes produce acoustic signals, a notable behavioral trait among sharpshooters. The species has been documented harboring phytoplasma bacteria related to 'Candidatus Phytoplasma hispanicum' in its salivary glands, suggesting potential involvement in transmitting yellows-type diseases.
Hortensia
Hortensia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Cicadellinae, and tribe Cicadellini. The genus was established by Metcalf and Bruner in 1936. Species in this genus are distributed primarily in the Neotropical region, with records from South America including Argentina. Some species, such as Hortensia similis, are associated with agricultural crops including maize and have been studied as vectors of plant diseases.
Hortensia similis
Common Green Leafhopper
Hortensia similis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Tettigonia similis by Walker in 1851. It is commonly known as the Common Green Leafhopper and has a wide distribution across the Americas, from the southwestern United States through Central America to South America. The species has been documented in California, Arizona, the British Virgin Islands, and several South American locations including Amazonas and Bahia. It is an agricultural pest associated with maize cultivation in parts of its range, where it serves as a host for various egg parasitoid wasps.
Huleria
Huleria is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Athysanini. It was erected by Ball in 1902. The genus belongs to the diverse leafhopper fauna of the Western Hemisphere, with species occurring in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. As a member of the Athysanini, it shares the tribe's characteristic features including a pronotum that extends to the tegulae and specific wing venation patterns.
Hylaius
Hylaius is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) established by Oman & Musgrave in 1975. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. The genus is rarely reported, with only 9 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Hymetta
Hymetta is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae) containing approximately five described species distributed in North America. These are small, delicate insects commonly referred to as "microleafhoppers" due to their minute size. Members of this genus exhibit colorful wing patterns with streaks and bands. The genus was established by McAtee in 1919. One species, Hymetta balteata, has been documented as a host for the egg parasitoid Oligosita sanguinea (Trichogrammatidae) in upstate New York.
Hymetta anthisma
Microleafhopper
Hymetta anthisma is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by McAtee in 1919. It is commonly referred to as a 'microleafhopper' due to its diminutive size. The species is part of the diverse Erythroneurini tribe, which includes many colorful, tiny leafhoppers that inhabit a variety of plant communities. Hymetta anthisma has been documented in observational records, particularly in North American habitats during autumn months.
Hymetta arizoniana
Hymetta arizoniana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species was described by Fairbairn in 1928. Members of the genus Hymetta are commonly referred to as microleafhoppers due to their small size. The specific epithet "arizoniana" indicates the species was originally described from Arizona. As a member of the tribe Erythroneurini, this species belongs to a diverse group of small leafhoppers often characterized by colorful markings on their wings.