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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.
Amblysellus dorsti
Amblysellus dorsti is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1940. Originally placed in the genus Deltocephalus, it was later transferred to Amblysellus. The species is known from a limited number of records in the southwestern United States. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to the large and diverse leafhopper subfamily Deltocephalinae.
Amblysellus grex
Amblysellus grex is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Deltocephalus grex by Oman in 1940. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large group of leafhoppers known for their association with grasses and herbaceous plants. The species has been recorded across western North America from British Columbia to Arizona.
Amphigonalia aridella
Amphigonalia aridella is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by DeLong in 1948. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Neokolla aridella. It has been recorded from arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Amplicephalus
Amplicephalus is a genus of leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in the tribe Deltocephalini. At least one species, A. funzaensis, has been documented as a vector for phytoplasmas of groups 16SrI and 16SrVII in Colombia, transmitting these plant pathogenic bacteria to bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris). The genus belongs to a large group of phloem-feeding insects with potential agricultural significance as disease vectors.
Amplicephalus nebulosus
Amplicephalus nebulosus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Endria nebulosa by Ball in 1900. It is currently treated as a synonym of Endria nebulosa in major taxonomic databases. The species has been recorded from both North America (Colorado) and parts of Asia (Buryat, Chita, Chuvash, Hentiy regions), indicating a transcontinental distribution. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it belongs to a large and diverse group of leafhoppers with varied host plant associations.
Amplicephalus simplex
Amplicephalus simplex is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was first described by Van Duzee in 1892 under the name Athysanus simplarius. The species is documented from scattered localities in the eastern and midwestern United States. As a member of the Deltocephalini tribe, it belongs to a diverse group of leafhoppers associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Ankosus
Ankosus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman and Musgrave in 1975. It belongs to the subfamily Errhomeninae and tribe Bathysmatophorini. As a member of the Membracoidea superfamily, these insects are part of the diverse Auchenorrhyncha lineage within Hemiptera. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature beyond its original taxonomic description.
Anoscopus
Anoscopus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Carl Ludwig Kirschbaum in 1858. The genus contains approximately 15 described species distributed across Europe and North America. These insects are part of the subfamily Aphrodinae and tribe Aphrodini.
Aphelinoidea
Aphelinoidea is a genus of minute wasps in the family Trichogrammatidae, described by A.A. Girault in 1911. Species are egg parasitoids of leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), with several species of economic importance as biological control agents. The genus has an almost cosmopolitan distribution. Notable hosts include the beet leafhopper (Circulifer tenellus), a vector of beet curly top virus affecting crops such as tomatoes, sugar beets, and peppers. Two species, A. anatolica and A. turanica, were introduced from Iran into California for biological control and became established. The genus reproduces by arrhenotoky, where unmated females produce only male offspring.
Aphelopus albopictus
A parasitoid wasp in the family Dryinidae studied primarily in grape vineyards for its role as a biological control agent of leafhopper pests. Research has focused on its abundance, parasitism rates, and spatial distribution relative to leafhopper host populations in agricultural settings.
Aphrodes makarovi
Aphrodes makarovi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Zakhvatkin in 1948. It has been historically confused with A. aestuarina due to morphological similarities and misidentifications in museum collections. The species is distinguished by male genitalia morphology, vibrational mating signals, and mitochondrial DNA. It is one of several Aphrodes species that co-occur syntopically, making accurate identification essential for ecological and vector studies.
Aphrodini
Aphrodini is a tribe of leafhoppers within the subfamily Aphrodinae of the family Cicadellidae. The tribe was established by Haupt in 1927. Members of this tribe are part of a leafhopper group characterized by particular morphological features of the head and wing venation. Aphrodini is one of three tribes within Aphrodinae, alongside Acinopterini and another unnamed or disputed tribal grouping depending on classification system.
Aplanus albidus
Aplanus albidus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States.
Aplanusiella
Aplanusiella is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) in the tribe Platymetopiini, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus was established by Nielson and Haws in 1992 and contains species found in western North America. Like other deltocephaline leafhoppers, members of this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant vascular tissues.
Aplanusiella californiensis
Aplanusiella californiensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Nielson and Haws in 1992. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is endemic to California, as indicated by both its specific epithet and documented distribution records. It is one of few species in the genus Aplanusiella, a group of small cicadellid leafhoppers.
Aplanusiella utahensis
Aplanusiella utahensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Nielson and Haws in 1992. It is endemic to Utah, as indicated by its specific epithet and confirmed distribution records. As a member of the tribe Platymetopiini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers typically associated with grassland and shrubland habitats.
Apogonalia
Apogonalia is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) established by Evans in 1947. Members belong to the tribe Cicadellini within the subfamily Cicadellinae. The genus is known from the Neotropical region, with records primarily from South America. As with other cicadelline leafhoppers, species likely inhabit vegetation where they feed on plant vascular fluids.
Apogonalia omani
A leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Young in 1977. The species is known from Oman and has been documented in the southwestern United States (Arizona). It belongs to a genus of sharpshooters, a group known for their xylem-feeding habits and potential role as vectors of plant pathogens.
Arundanus
Arundanus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, established by DeLong in 1935. The genus is associated with grassland and wetland habitats, with species often found in association with sedges and rushes. It belongs to the tribe Deltocephalini, one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers.
Arundanus marginellus
Arundanus marginellus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1935. It belongs to the genus Arundanus, which is placed within the tribe Deltocephalini. The species has been documented in the southeastern and midwestern United States, with records from Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Arundanus nacreosus
Arundanus nacreosus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species was described by Crumb in 1915 and is currently accepted as valid. It belongs to a genus associated with grassland habitats. Records indicate a scattered distribution across the central and southeastern United States.
Arundanus rubralineus
Arundanus rubralineus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1935. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large and diverse group of leafhoppers. The species is known from limited records in the southeastern United States. Available documentation suggests it is a rarely collected species with few published observations.
Arundanus sarissus
Arundanus sarissus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1941. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large and diverse group of leafhoppers. The species is known from limited records in North Carolina.
Atanus
Atanus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Oman in 1938. The genus comprises more than 40 described species distributed across North, Central, and South America. Members are classified in the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. As typical leafhoppers, they likely share the piercing-sucking mouthparts and jumping hind legs characteristic of the family.
Athysanella
Athysanella is a genus of leafhoppers in the tribe Chiasmini, family Cicadellidae. The genus is monophyletic and distinguished from the related genus Icaia by several derived characters of the male genitalia. Most species are found in the New World. The genus contains subgenera including Athysanella (Athysanella) and Athysanella (Amphipyga), with subgenus A. (Diphipyga) restricted to three species retaining plesiomorphic genitalia characters.
Athysanella castor
Athysanella castor is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2002. The species name "castor" (Latin for beaver) may allude to its association with riparian or wetland habitats, though this connection is speculative. It belongs to a genus of small, active insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Athysanella expulsa
Athysanella expulsa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Blocker in 1990. It belongs to the genus Athysanella, a group of small, slender leafhoppers distributed primarily in western North America. The species is known from limited collection records in Oregon. As with other members of its genus, it likely inhabits grassland or herbaceous vegetation, though specific ecological details remain undocumented.
Athysanella globosa
Athysanella globosa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Ball and Beamer in 1940. The specific epithet "globosa" refers to its rounded or globular body shape, a characteristic that distinguishes it within the genus. It belongs to the tribe Chiasmini, a group of leafhoppers often associated with grasses and herbaceous vegetation.
Athysanella krameri
Athysanella krameri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Blocker in 1988. The species is known from California. As a member of the genus Athysanella, it belongs to a group of small, plant-feeding insects commonly associated with herbaceous vegetation. Specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Athysanella lemhi
Athysanella lemhi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2002. It belongs to a genus of small, slender leafhoppers found primarily in western North America. The species is known from limited records in Idaho. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Athysanella macleani
Athysanella macleani is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described from Alaska and the Yukon Territory in 1985. It belongs to the genus Athysanella, a group of small, slender leafhoppers in the subfamily Athysaninae. The species is known from a limited number of specimens collected in northern North America.
Athysanella nielsoni
Athysanella nielsoni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Blocker in 1990. The genus Athysanella belongs to the tribe Athysanini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a diverse group of small, plant-feeding insects. This species is known from limited collection records in Idaho.
Athysanella occidentalis
Athysanella occidentalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1898. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, a group of true bugs characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species has been recorded in western North America including Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Idaho. As a member of the genus Athysanella, it is part of a diverse group of leafhoppers, though specific biological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Athysanella secunda
Athysanella secunda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Blocker and Wesley in 1985. It belongs to the genus Athysanella, which comprises leafhoppers primarily associated with grassland habitats in North America. The species is documented from Saskatchewan, Canada, though detailed ecological and biological information remains limited in published literature.
Athysanella vanesca
Athysanella vanesca is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Blocker and Hicks in 1992. The species is known from California and belongs to a genus of small, slender leafhoppers. Like other members of Cicadellidae, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species was established based on morphological distinctions from congeners.
Attenuipyga minor
Attenuipyga minor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn in 1920. It belongs to a genus whose name reflects the slender, tapering pygofer structure characteristic of these insects. The species has been recorded from the Dakotas region of the north-central United States. Like other leafhoppers, it is a xylem-feeding insect that uses piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract fluids from plant vascular tissue.
Attenuipyga minor setosa
Attenuipyga minor setosa is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, order Hemiptera. It is recognized as a valid subspecies and has been documented from the northern Great Plains region of North America. The nominate subspecies Attenuipyga minor minor is found in western North America, while A. m. setosa occurs in the Dakotas region.
Attenuipyga platyrhyncha
Attenuipyga platyrhyncha is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn in 1894. It belongs to a small genus of Nearctic leafhoppers. The species has been documented in scattered localities across the central and western United States and Canada.
Attenuipyga vanduzei
Attenuipyga vanduzei is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn and Ball in 1898. The genus Attenuipyga is distinguished by its slender, attenuated body form. This species has been recorded from multiple states across the central and eastern United States, suggesting a relatively broad geographic range within temperate North America. Like other members of Cicadellidae, it is a phytophagous insect that feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Auridius auratus
Auridius auratus is a Nearctic leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Jassus auratus by Gillette & Baker in 1895. The species exhibits wing polymorphism, a trait documented across the genus Auridius. It is one of twelve recognized species in this genus, which is characterized by yellow to golden coloration reflected in many of its species epithets. The junior synonym Auridius gilvus was synonymized with A. auratus by Hamilton in 1998.
Auridius cosmeticus
Auridius cosmeticus is a Nearctic leafhopper species described by Hamilton in 1999 from Montana. It belongs to the genus Auridius, which comprises twelve known species characterized by wing polymorphism and specific host plant associations. The species was established during a comprehensive revision of the genus that included descriptions of eight new species and documentation of phenology patterns across the group.
Auridius safra
Auridius safra is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described from the western United States in 1999. The species is characterized by yellow coloration and pronounced sexual dimorphism in both color and wing form. It inhabits shortgrass prairie ecosystems and exhibits wing polymorphism with both fully-winged (macropterous) and short-winged (brachypterous) individuals.
Auridius sandaraca
Auridius sandaraca is a Nearctic leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1999. The species occurs across central Canada and the north-central United States, with records from Alberta to Ontario and adjacent U.S. states. As a member of the genus Auridius, it exhibits wing polymorphism, a trait characteristic of this leafhopper group. The species was established during a comprehensive revision of the genus that documented host associations and phenology patterns across Auridius species.
Auridius thapsinus
Auridius thapsinus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1999 from material collected in Arizona and Nevada. It belongs to a genus characterized by wing polymorphism, where individuals may exhibit either fully developed wings or reduced wing forms. The species is one of eight new species described in a comprehensive revision of the Nearctic genus Auridius.
Bahitini
Bahitini is a tribe of leafhoppers in the subfamily Deltocephalinae, established by Zahniser & Dietrich in 2013. It comprises 25 genera and over 165 described species. The tribe belongs to the family Cicadellidae, a diverse group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers.
Balcanocerus
Balcanocerus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Eurymelinae. Species in this genus are ant-attended and feed on phloem sap from host plants in Rosaceae. The genus includes both North American and European species, with documented associations with specific ant partners and host trees.
Balcanocerus dolosus
Balcanocerus dolosus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Eurymelinae. Originally described by Ball in 1902, this species belongs to a genus found in western North America. The specific epithet 'dolosus' (Latin for 'deceitful' or 'cunning') may allude to its cryptic appearance or behavior. Like other idiocerine leafhoppers, it likely feeds on woody plant hosts.
Balcanocerus fitchi
Balcanocerus fitchi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Idiocerus fitchi by Van Duzee in 1909. Adults measure 5.4–6.2 mm in length and display distinctive coloration including yellow vertex with black spots, orange to brown thorax with spotted patterning, and marked wing edges. The species is associated with hawthorn and crab apple trees in open forest habitats of northeastern North America.
Balcanocerus provancheri
Balcanocerus provancheri is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Eurymelinae. It was described by Van Duzee in 1890. The species is recorded from western North America including California, Arizona, Colorado, Alberta, and British Columbia. As a member of the Idiocerini tribe, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers often associated with woody host plants.