Leafhopper
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Ribautiana unca
Ribautiana unca is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was originally described as Typhlocyba unca by McAtee in 1926 and later transferred to the genus Ribautiana. The species is documented from scattered localities across the United States. As a member of the Typhlocybinae, it belongs to a group of small, often greenish leafhoppers that feed on plant vascular tissues.
Rosenus
Rosenus is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae) established by Oman in 1949. It belongs to the tribe Paralimnini, a group of small to medium-sized leafhoppers often associated with grassland and wetland habitats. The genus is poorly documented in public literature, with no species-level entries in major biodiversity databases and no observations recorded on iNaturalist. Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in Norway and Sweden.
Rosenus abiskoensis
Rosenus abiskoensis is a leafhopper species described by Lindberg in 1926 from the genus Rosenus within the family Cicadellidae. It is currently treated as a synonym of Rosenus laciniatus. The species is known from high-latitude and high-altitude localities across northern Eurasia and Alaska, suggesting an association with cold-climate habitats.
Rosenus cruciatus
Rosenus cruciatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn and Ball in 1898 under the basionym Deltocephalus cruciatus. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini. The species is recorded from northern and central North America, including Alaska, British Columbia, Illinois, and Iowa. Like other leafhoppers, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. Available records indicate it is a rarely observed species with limited documented ecological information.
Rosenus decurvus
Rosenus decurvus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described from British Columbia in 1975. As a member of the tribe Paralimnini, it belongs to a group of grass-associated leafhoppers. The species is known from limited collection records and its specific biology remains poorly documented.
Rossmoneura tecta
Rossmoneura tecta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Originally described as Erythroneura tecta by McAtee in 1920, it was later transferred to the genus Rossmoneura. The species belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as sharpshooters or leafhoppers. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
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.
Rugosana verrucosa
Rugosana verrucosa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1942. The genus Rugosana belongs to the tribe Gyponini within the subfamily Iassinae. Leafhoppers in this group are sap-feeding insects that use piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract fluids from plant vascular tissue. The species name 'verrucosa' refers to a warty or roughened surface texture.
Sanctanus
Sanctanus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus was established by Ball in 1932 and contains multiple species distributed across North and Central America. Like other deltocephaline leafhoppers, members of this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant vascular tissues. The genus is well-represented in entomological collections and citizen science observations.
Sanctanus cruciatus
Sanctanus cruciatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1911. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it belongs to one of the most diverse groups of leafhoppers. The species has been documented in multiple U.S. states in the eastern and southeastern regions. Like other leafhoppers, it feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet "cruciatus" may refer to markings resembling a cross, though this has not been explicitly documented in available sources.
Sanctanus fasciatus
Sanctanus fasciatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1900. It belongs to the large and diverse subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the most speciose groups within the leafhoppers. The species has been documented in South America, with records from French Guiana and Brazil. Like other members of the genus Sanctanus, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the family.
Sanctanus fusconotatus
Sanctanus fusconotatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was described by Osborn in 1922. The species belongs to the genus Sanctanus, a group of small, active insects commonly associated with grasses and herbaceous vegetation. Very little specific information is documented about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
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orbiculatus
A species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1932. Records indicate occurrence in Arizona. As a member of the genus Sanctanus, it belongs to a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available sources.
Scaphoideini
Scaphoideini is a tribe of leafhoppers in the subfamily Deltocephalinae. It contains three subtribes: Drabescina, Phlepsiina, and Scaphoideina. The tribe is diverse in India, where at least 78 species in 18 genera have been documented. Members of this tribe are small, plant-feeding insects with the characteristic jumping hind legs of leafhoppers.
Scaphoideus
Scaphoideus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus is best known for Scaphoideus titanus, the American grapevine leafhopper, which is the primary vector of Flavescence dorée phytoplasma, a serious disease of grapevines in European vineyards. Members of this genus are small, plant-feeding insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus has a Nearctic origin, with S. titanus introduced to Europe approximately 150 years ago, likely via American rootstock material.
Scaphoideus accumulator
Scaphoideus accumulator is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Barnett in 1979. It belongs to the same genus as the economically significant American grapevine leafhopper (Scaphoideus titanus), but distinct information about its biology and ecology is extremely limited. The species has been documented in New York state.
Scaphoideus blennus
Scaphoideus blennus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Barnett in 1977. It is native to eastern North America and is distinct from the economically significant Scaphoideus titanus (American grapevine leafhopper), which is a major pest of grapevines in Europe. The species has been recorded in several northeastern and midwestern U.S. states.
Scaphoideus carinatus
Scaphoideus carinatus is a North American leafhopper species described by Osborn in 1900. It belongs to the tribe Scaphoideini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae of the leafhopper family Cicadellidae. The species has been recorded from several northeastern and midwestern U.S. states including Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, and New Hampshire. It is one of approximately 124 species-level observations documented on iNaturalist.
Scaphoideus crassus
Scaphoideus crassus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong & Mohr in 1936. It belongs to the tribe Scaphoideini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from multiple U.S. states including Colorado, Delaware, Florida, and Georgia, as well as British Columbia in Canada. Beyond taxonomic classification and distribution records, specific biological details about this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Scaphoideus cyprius
Scaphoideus cyprius is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1932. It is a member of the genus Scaphoideus, which includes several species associated with grapevines and other plants. Distribution records indicate presence in the north-central and northeastern United States and Canada. The species is distinct from the well-studied Scaphoideus titanus, which is a major pest of grapevines in Europe.
Scaphoideus frisoni
Scaphoideus frisoni is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong & Mohr in 1936. The species has been recorded from multiple northeastern and midwestern U.S. states including Iowa, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, and New York. It is placed in the genus Scaphoideus, which includes species associated with grapevines and other plants. Very little is known about its specific biology or ecology.
Scaphoideus lacyi
Scaphoideus lacyi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Barnett in 1977. It is native to eastern North America and has been recorded from Michigan, New York, Ohio, Ontario, and Québec. The species belongs to a genus that includes economically significant grapevine pests, though specific information about S. lacyi's biology and ecology remains limited in available sources.
Scaphoideus luteolus
White-banded Elm Leafhopper
Scaphoideus luteolus is a phloem sap-feeding leafhopper native to the eastern United States and the only confirmed vector of Candidatus Phytoplasma ulmi (CPu), the causative agent of elm phytoplasma disease. The species does not cause direct damage through feeding but transmits this pathogen to elm trees (Ulmus spp.), resulting in heavy damage to North American elm populations. It has three developmental stages—egg, nymph, and adult—with overwintering occurring in the egg stage. Both nymphs and adults can acquire and transmit CPu and remain infective for life.
Scaphoideus major
Scaphoideus major is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn in 1900. It belongs to the tribe Scaphoideini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from several central and eastern North American localities including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, and Manitoba. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations have not been documented.
Scaphoideus nigrellus
Scaphoideus nigrellus is a synonym of Scaphoideus titanus, the American grapevine leafhopper. The species was described by DeLong and Mohr in 1936 but is now considered a junior synonym. The valid name S. titanus is a significant agricultural pest in European vineyards, where it vectors the phytoplasma causing Flavescence dorée disease. In its native North American range, it feeds on wild grapevines and is rarely noticed.
Scaphoideus opalinus
Scaphoideus opalinus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1905. The species has been recorded from multiple U.S. states including Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. Its taxonomic status varies across databases: GBIF and NCBI treat it as accepted, while Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. The species belongs to a genus containing several economically significant grapevine pests, though specific biological information for S. opalinus itself is limited in available sources.
Scaphoideus productus
Scaphoideus productus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1900. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Scaphoideini. The species has been documented from several U.S. states in the Midwest and Northeast, with iNaturalist records indicating relatively few observations (17). As a member of the genus Scaphoideus, it shares taxonomic affinities with the well-studied American grapevine leafhopper (S. titanus), though specific biological details for S. productus remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Scaphoideus titanus
American grapevine leafhopper
Scaphoideus titanus is a leafhopper native to North America that has become a major agricultural pest in Europe. Introduced accidentally around 150 years ago, likely via American rootstock material, it now acts as the primary vector of the grapevine phytoplasma disease Flavescence dorée (FD). The species exhibits unique vibrational communication for mating, with males producing substrate-borne signals detected by females. This trait has been exploited for developing mating disruption control methods. In Europe, the species is monophagous on cultivated grapevines, whereas in North America it feeds on various Vitaceae including wild grapevines.
Scaphytopiini
Scaphytopiini is a tribe of leafhoppers within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, family Cicadellidae. The tribe was substantially revised by Zahniser & Dietrich (2013), who restricted its scope to include only three genera: Ascius, Scaphytopius, and Tenuarus. Multiple genera previously associated with Scaphytopiini were reassigned to other tribes within Deltocephalinae based on phylogenetic analysis. The tribe belongs to the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha.
Scaphytopius
leafhopper
Scaphytopius is a large genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) containing at least 170 described species. The genus was established by Ball in 1931 and is classified in the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Scaphytopiini. Multiple species have been documented as vectors of plant pathogens, including phytoplasmas affecting citrus and peach. The subgenus Cloanthanus, revised by Hepner in 1947, is poorly represented in Canada compared to more southerly distributions in North America.
Scaphytopius acutus
Sharp-nosed Leafhopper
Scaphytopius acutus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Sharp-nosed Leafhopper. It serves as a documented vector of Peach X-Disease, a phytoplasma pathogen affecting stone fruit cultivation. The species has been studied for its ecological role in bridging wild host plant reservoirs and cultivated peach orchards, with seasonal dispersal patterns between these habitats. It possesses a nationwide distribution across the United States.
Scaphytopius cinereus
Scaphytopius cinereus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Osborn and Ball in 1897. The genus Scaphytopius is part of the tribe Scaphytopiini and contains numerous North American species. As with other members of this genus, S. cinereus is likely associated with woody vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available sources.
Scaphytopius frontalis
Yellow-faced Leafhopper, Eastern Yellow-faced Leafhopper
Scaphytopius frontalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the yellow-faced leafhopper or eastern yellow-faced leafhopper. The species was first described by Van Duzee in 1890. It belongs to the large genus Scaphytopius, which contains numerous North American leafhopper species.
Scaphytopius fulvus
Scaphytopius fulvus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. Described by Osborn in 1905, this small true bug belongs to a genus containing numerous North American species. Leafhoppers in this genus are known to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet "fulvus" refers to the tawny or yellowish-brown coloration typical of many species in this group.
Scaphytopius hymenocleae
Scaphytopius hymenocleae is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1923. It belongs to the large genus Scaphytopius, which contains numerous North American species often associated with shrubs and herbaceous plants. The species name references Hymenoclea, a genus of desert shrubs in the Asteraceae family, suggesting a potential host association. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a xylem-feeding insect utilizing piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Scaphytopius irroratus
Scaphytopius irroratus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1910. It belongs to the genus Scaphytopius, a group of small to medium-sized leafhoppers commonly found in North America. The species has been documented in the western United States and northwestern Mexico. Like other members of its tribe Scaphytopiini, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Scaphytopius latus
Scaphytopius latus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1900. It belongs to the genus Scaphytopius, a group of small, active insects commonly associated with vegetation. The species has been documented across multiple regions in North America including Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Georgia. Specific ecological associations and host plant relationships for this species remain poorly documented in published literature.
Scaphytopius loricatus
Scaphytopius loricatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is one of approximately 100 species in the genus Scaphytopius, a group characterized by their wedge-shaped bodies and association with woody plants. The species was described by Van Duzee in 1894 and occurs in the southwestern United States and Cuba. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Scaphytopius magdalensis
Blueberry Leafhopper
Scaphytopius magdalensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Blueberry Leafhopper. It belongs to the large genus Scaphytopius, which contains numerous economically significant species associated with agricultural crops. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the eastern and southeastern United States.
Scaphytopius nigricollis
Scaphytopius nigricollis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1916. It belongs to the genus Scaphytopius, a group of small to medium-sized leafhoppers found primarily in North America. The species is documented from the southwestern United States and Baja California region. Like other members of its tribe Scaphytopiini, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Scaphytopius nr-elegans
Scaphytopius nr-elegans is a Nearctic leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The "nr-" prefix indicates this designation follows the "near" convention used when a specimen closely resembles the described species S. elegans but has not been definitively confirmed. Members of this genus are generally small to medium-sized leafhoppers with distinctive head morphology. The species is documented in western North American collections, though published biological studies remain limited.
Scaphytopius nr-majestus
Scaphytopius nr-majestus is a leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Scaphytopiini. The 'nr-' prefix indicates a near-reference designation, signifying that specimens closely resemble S. majestus but may not be conclusively identified to that species. Members of this genus are generally associated with woody plants and are known vectors of plant pathogens. Specific biological details for this near-reference taxon remain limited.
Scaphytopius speciosus
Scaphytopius speciosus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Van Duzee in 1923. It is currently treated as a synonym of Scaphytopius nigricollis. The species has been recorded in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.