Leafhopper
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Scaphytopius triangularis
Scaphytopius triangularis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1945. It belongs to the tribe Scaphytopiini, a group characterized by distinctive morphological features including enlarged heads. The species has been documented in multiple states across the southeastern and midwestern United States.
Selenomorphini
Selenomorphini is a small tribe of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Iassinae. It was established by Evans in 1974 and currently comprises at least six genera including Pachyopsis, Scaroidana, Parapachyopsis, and Uhleriana. The tribe exhibits a disjunct biogeographic pattern, with species occurring in the New World and New Caledonia. Recent taxonomic work has focused on Brazilian fauna, describing new species and genera and providing detailed morphological redescriptions including first illustrations of female genitalia.
Sibovia
Sibovia is a genus of sharpshooter leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by China in 1927. The genus contains at least 30 described species. Sharpshooters are known for their ability to shoot droplets of liquid waste from their anal opening, a behavior that gives the group its common name. As members of the tribe Cicadellini, species in this genus are part of a diverse lineage of xylem-feeding insects.
Sobara
Sobara is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae) established by Oman in 1949. It is currently treated as a synonym of Omansobara, with over 1,100 iNaturalist observations. The genus belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the diverse leafhopper fauna of the Hemiptera order.
Sonronius binotatus
Sonronius binotatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Macrostelini. It was described by Sahlberg in 1871 and occurs across boreal and montane regions of North America and Eurasia. The species is rarely recorded, with minimal observational data available.
Sophonia
Sophonia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Evacanthinae. Species in this genus are native to Asia and have been introduced to multiple regions including Hawaii, the continental United States, and Europe. At least one species, Sophonia rufofascia, has become an established pest in Hawaii since its detection in 1987. The genus is characterized by features typical of the Evacanthinae subfamily.
Sophonia orientalis
Two-spotted Leafhopper
Sophonia orientalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Two-spotted Leafhopper. It is polyphagous and has established populations across Asia, Europe, the United States, and Oceania. The species is notable for its broad geographic distribution spanning multiple continents.
Sorhoanus lenis
Sorhoanus lenis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1925. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini, a group of small to medium-sized leafhoppers often associated with grasses and sedges. The species is known from California, though detailed biological information remains limited. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits open, grassy environments where its host plants occur.
Spangbergiella
Spangbergiella is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Hecalini. The genus was established by Signoret in 1879 and contains at least four described species distributed in North America. Like other leafhoppers, members of this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus is placed in the tribe Hecalini, which includes grass-feeding leafhoppers often associated with open, grassy habitats.
Spangbergiella quadripunctata
Spangbergiella quadripunctata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Lawson in 1932. The specific epithet "quadripunctata" refers to four spots, likely indicating distinctive markings on the body. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a group of grass-feeding leafhoppers. The species has been documented across multiple U.S. states in the eastern and southeastern regions.
Spangbergiella viridis
Spangbergiella viridis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. It is classified within the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Hecalini. The species was described by Provancher in 1872. Available information is limited to taxonomic classification and basic nomenclatural data.
Spangbergiella vulnerata
Spangbergiella vulnerata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Uhler in 1877. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Hecalini. The species has been documented across multiple continents, with distribution records from North America (Arkansas, Delaware, Florida) and South America (Bahia, Ciudad de Buenos Aires in Argentina). As a member of the leafhopper family, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap, though specific host plant associations remain undocumented in available sources.
Spartopyge miranda
Spartopyge miranda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Knull in 1951 under the basionym Flexamia miranda. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini. The species is known from limited occurrence records in Arizona.
Spathanus
Spathanus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Scaphoideini. The genus was described by DeLong in 1945 and contains species primarily distributed in North America. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized leafhoppers with morphological features characteristic of the Scaphoideini tribe. As with other leafhoppers, they are plant-feeding insects that use piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract sap from host plants.
Spathanus acuminatus
Spathanus acuminatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1896 under the genus Athysanus. It belongs to the tribe Scaphoideini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and Texas. As a member of the leafhopper family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plants have not been documented in the available sources.
Stenometopiellus vader
Stenometopiellus vader is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2002. The specific epithet "vader" references the Star Wars character Darth Vader, following a tradition of naming insects after fictional characters. This species belongs to the tribe Cicadulini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Records indicate it has been collected in Idaho, USA.
Stenometopiini
Stenometopiini is a tribe of leafhoppers in the subfamily Deltocephalinae (family Cicadellidae), first established by Baker in 1923. The tribe includes the genus Stirellus, which has been described as grassland-dwelling leafhoppers with a broad geographic distribution spanning multiple continents. Species within this tribe have been documented from the Americas, Africa, Madagascar, Australia, and Asia, with recent taxonomic work expanding known diversity and distributional records.
Stirellus
Stirellus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Stenometopiini. Species in this genus are associated with grassland habitats. The genus was described by Osborn and Ball in 1902. At least one species, Stirellus pakistanicus, has been described from Pakistan.
Stirellus bicolor
Stirellus bicolor is a leafhopper species native to North America, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. The species exhibits remarkable phenotypic plasticity in coloration, with two distinct forms that were originally described as separate species. Summer adults in hot climates display iridescent coloration with prominent black stripes, while cooler-climate specimens appear drab with translucent wings. The species feeds on bluestem grasses and broomsedge.
Stirellus catalinus
Stirellus catalinus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Penestirellus catalinus by Beamer & Tuthill in 1934. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Eupelicini. The species has been documented in Arizona and Kansas, with records suggesting it may be active during winter months in mild conditions.
Stirellus labiatus
Stirellus labiatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Gillette in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Eupelicini. The species has been documented in several central and southwestern U.S. states. As a member of the leafhopper family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap, though specific host plants for this species have not been documented in available sources.
Streptanus confinis
Streptanus confinis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is a small, active insect in the order Hemiptera. The species has been recorded from North America (Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia) and parts of Russia (Chelyabinsk, Chuvash). It is known from limited observations.
Streptanus marginatus
Streptanus marginatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was first described by Kirschbaum in 1858. The species is recorded from northern regions including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, and parts of northeastern Europe. As a member of the Athysanini tribe, it belongs to a diverse group of grass-feeding leafhoppers.
Streptanus okaensis
Streptanus okaensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. First described by Zakhvatkin in 1948, it is currently treated as a synonym of Streptanus ogumae. The species has been recorded from localities across the northern Palearctic, including Alaska, England, Kamchatka, and the Kuril Islands.
Stroggylocephalus
Stroggylocephalus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Aphrodinae. The genus was established by Flor in 1861 and contains at least six described species distributed across the Holarctic region. Species have been recorded from Europe, Asia, and North America.
Tautoneura
Tautoneura is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, tribe Erythroneurini, established by Anufriev in 1969. The genus is native to the eastern Palearctic and Indo-Malay region, with T. polymitusa being the first species recorded in Europe, where it has established adventive populations. Species in this genus are small, slender insects associated with trees in the family Ulmaceae.
Tautoneura polymitusa
Tautoneura polymitusa is a small leafhopper (2.4–2.7 mm) in the family Cicadellidae, first described from South Korea in 2016. It represents the first European record of both the species and the genus Tautoneura, having been detected in Hungary in 2012 and subsequently found in Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Ukraine, Russia, and Moldova. The species is associated with Ulmaceae (elm family) and has established stable, locally abundant populations in parts of Europe. It hibernates as adults and is attracted to light traps.
Texananus marmor
Texananus marmor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Sanders and DeLong in 1923. It belongs to the genus Texananus, a group of small, active insects commonly found in North American habitats. The species has been recorded in Manitoba, Canada. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Texananus oregonus
Texananus oregonus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was described by Ball in 1931 from Oregon. The species is recorded from western North America including Oregon, California, Arizona, Utah, and Baja California. It is a member of the genus Texananus, a group of small leafhoppers in the tribe Scaphoideini.
Texananus superbus
Texananus superbus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Van Duzee in 1892. The genus Texananus belongs to a diverse group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers. Distribution records indicate presence across western and southern North America including California, Arizona, and British Columbia.
Tiaja
Tiaja is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Megophthalminae. It was established by Oman in 1941. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Megophthalmini, a group characterized by enlarged eyes and associated with particular host plant relationships. The genus is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna of the New World.
Tiaja cruzensis
Tiaja cruzensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Megophthalminae. The species was described in 1982 by Gill and Oman from specimens collected on Santa Cruz Island, California. As a member of the Megophthalmini tribe, it belongs to a group characterized by enlarged eyes and associated with coastal and insular habitats in western North America. The genus Tiaja contains few described species, and T. cruzensis is among the more geographically restricted members.
Tideltellus
Tideltellus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Kramer in 1971. It belongs to the tribe Deltocephalini, a large and diverse group within the leafhoppers. The genus is part of the Membracoidea superfamily, which contains some of the most economically significant plant-feeding insects. Information on species diversity and biology remains limited in accessible literature.
Tideltellus marinus
Tideltellus marinus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described as Deltocephalus marinus by Metcalf and Osborn in 1920. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large and diverse group of leafhoppers commonly associated with grasses and sedges. The species is known from the southeastern United States, with records from Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. As with most leafhoppers, it is presumed to be a plant-feeding insect, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Tinobregmini
Tinobregmini is a tribe of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) established by Oman in 1949, classified within the subfamily Coelidiinae. The tribe is represented by relatively few observations, with 163 records documented on iNaturalist. As a higher-level taxon, its members share morphological characteristics typical of the Coelidiinae, though specific diagnostic features distinguishing Tinobregmini from related tribes remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Tremulicerus
Tremulicerus is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) described by Dlabola in 1974. The genus belongs to the subfamily Eurymelinae and tribe Idiocerini. Two species are recognized: T. distinguendus and T. fulgidus. Records indicate presence in Europe, North America, and New Zealand.
Trypanalebra
Trypanalebra is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Alebrini. It was established by Young in 1952. Members of this genus belong to the diverse group of typhlocybine leafhoppers, which are generally small, delicate insects often associated with feeding on plant vascular tissues. The genus is part of the economically important leafhopper family, though specific ecological details for Trypanalebra remain poorly documented in published literature.
Trypanalebra balli
Trypanalebra balli is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by David A. Young in 1957. The species belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. It is one of at least two species in the genus Trypanalebra, which is distributed in the Americas. The specific epithet honors George E. Ball, a renowned carabidologist. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States (Arizona) and parts of Mexico (Jalisco, Veracruz, Yucatán).
Trypanalebra maculata
Trypanalebra maculata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species was originally described as Protalebra maculata by Baker in 1903 and later transferred to the genus Trypanalebra. It belongs to the tribe Alebrini, a group of small, often economically significant leafhoppers. Distribution records indicate presence in the southwestern United States (Arizona, Texas) and parts of Mexico and Central America (Michoacán, Managua, San Marcos).
Twiningia
Twiningia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by Ball in 1931. The genus belongs to the diverse Membracoidea superfamily within the true bugs (Hemiptera). Members of this genus are small to medium-sized cicadellid insects found primarily in the Nearctic region.
Twiningia bicolor
Bicolored leafhopper
Twiningia bicolor is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1909. The specific epithet "bicolor" refers to its two-colored appearance. Like other members of the tribe Platymetopiini, it belongs to the diverse subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest groups of leafhoppers. The genus Twiningia is classified within the Membracoidea superfamily, a major radiation of sap-feeding insects.
Twiningia blanda
Twiningia blanda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. The species was described by Ball in 1901. Records indicate this species occurs in western North America, specifically in California and Colorado. As a member of the leafhopper family, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations and ecological details remain undocumented in the provided sources.
Twiningia fasciata
Twiningia fasciata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Beamer in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America, with records from California, Oregon, and Washington. As a member of the leafhopper family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap, though specific host plant associations have not been documented in the available literature.
Twiningia fumida
Twiningia fumida is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1901. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from Colorado, USA, with limited observational data available.
Twiningia pellucida
Twiningia pellucida is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1909. It is classified within the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species is known from California, with limited observational records available.
Tylozygus
Tylozygus is a genus of sharpshooters in the family Cicadellidae, established by Fieber in 1866. The genus comprises approximately six described species distributed primarily in the Americas. Members of this genus are leafhoppers that feed on plant vascular fluids. The genus is placed in the tribe Cicadellini within the subfamily Cicadellinae.
Typhlocyba cassiopeia
Typhlocyba cassiopeia is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Knull in 1945. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small, often delicate leafhoppers that feed on plant sap. The species has been documented in scattered records across the central and eastern United States.
Typhlocyba quercus
orange-spotted leafhopper
Typhlocyba quercus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the orange-spotted leafhopper. It is a phloem-feeding insect primarily associated with oak trees (Quercus species), where it completes its entire life cycle. The species overwinters as eggs deposited in oak twigs, with nymphal development occurring in spring and adults present from mid-summer through fall. Multiple generations occur annually.
Typhlocyba transviridis
Typhlocyba transviridis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Christian in 1953. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small, often greenish leafhoppers that feed on plant sap. The species has been documented in northeastern North America, with records from Ontario, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin. As with many Typhlocyba species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Typhlocybella
Typhlocybella is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Dikraneurini. The genus was established by Baker in 1903. It belongs to the economically important group of typhlocybine leafhoppers, many of which are associated with vascular plant feeding. The genus contains multiple species distributed across certain regions, though detailed species-level documentation remains limited in publicly available sources.