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Ceratagallia lobata
Ceratagallia lobata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1933. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini, a group of small, often host-specific leafhoppers. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with herbaceous or shrubby vegetation, though specific host plants remain undocumented.
Ceratagallia loma
Ceratagallia loma is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1939. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini within the subfamily Megophthalminae. Distribution records indicate occurrence in California. As with many leafhopper species, detailed biological information remains limited in available literature.
Ceratagallia lophia
Ceratagallia lophia is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. Members of this genus are characterized by distinctive head and pronotal structures. The species is part of a group of leafhoppers associated with specific host plants in western North America.
Ceratagallia nana
Ceratagallia nana is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1933. It belongs to a genus of minute leafhoppers within the tribe Agalliini. The species is currently considered a synonym of Aceratagallia nana in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revision in this group. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona.
Ceratagallia nanella nanella
Ceratagallia nanella nanella is a subspecies of leafhopper originally described from Arizona by Oman in 1933. It is currently treated as a synonym of Aceratagallia nanella, reflecting taxonomic revisions that merged the genus Ceratagallia into Aceratagallia. The subspecies designation has not been maintained in recent literature. Records are limited to the type locality region.
Ceratagallia nitidula
Ceratagallia nitidula is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Oman in 1933. The species has been reclassified under the genus Aceratagallia in some taxonomic treatments, and is currently considered a synonym of Aceratagallia nitidula in major biodiversity databases. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini within the subfamily Megophthalminae. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Arizona, USA and Mexico.
Ceratagallia nubila
Ceratagallia nubila is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1939. It belongs to the tribe Agalliini, a group of small sap-feeding insects commonly found on vegetation. The species has been recorded from Arizona, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Ceratagallia obscura
Ceratagallia obscura is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Aceratagallia obscura. The species has been recorded from western North America including Arizona, California, Oregon, and Ontario, Canada. Very little specific biological information is available for this taxon.
Ceratagallia pallida
Ceratagallia pallida is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Oman in 1933. The species has been reclassified under the genus Aceratagallia in some taxonomic treatments, creating nomenclatural confusion in the literature. It is recorded from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States. As with many leafhoppers, detailed biological information remains limited.
Ceratagallia robusta whitcombi
Ceratagallia robusta whitcombi is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Hamilton in 1998. The taxon is currently treated as a synonym of Aceratagallia robusta, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revisions within the Agalliini tribe. It is recorded from several southeastern and southwestern U.S. states.
Ceratagallia rossi
Ceratagallia rossi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Agalliini. The genus Ceratagallia comprises small, compact leafhoppers with distinctive morphological features. Species in this genus are associated with various host plants and are part of the diverse Neotropical leafhopper fauna.
Ceratagallia siccifolia alaskana
Ceratagallia siccifolia alaskana is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Agalliini. It belongs to a genus characterized by distinctive morphological features including enlarged pronotal structures. As a member of the Megophthalminae subfamily, it shares traits with other ceratagalliine leafhoppers that feed on plant vascular tissues. The subspecies epithet 'alaskana' indicates a geographic association with Alaska, distinguishing it from the nominate subspecies C. s. siccifolia.
Ceratagallia siccifolia compressa
Ceratagallia siccifolia compressa is a subspecies of leafhopper described by Hamilton in 1998. As a member of family Cicadellidae, it is a true bug in the order Hemiptera. Leafhoppers in this genus are typically associated with herbaceous plant hosts.
Ceratagallia tergata
Ceratagallia tergata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1923. It belongs to the subfamily Megophthalminae and tribe Agalliini. The species has been recorded in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Ceratagallia vipera
Ceratagallia vipera is a leafhopper species described by Hamilton in 1998. It belongs to the family Cicadellidae, placing it among the diverse group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers. The specific epithet 'vipera' suggests a possible morphological resemblance to vipers, though this has not been explicitly documented in available sources.
Ceratagallia vulgaris
Ceratagallia vulgaris is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman in 1933. The species has undergone taxonomic revision, with some sources treating it as Aceratagallia vulgaris. It is a true bug (Hemiptera) with piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the order. Distribution records indicate presence in multiple U.S. states including Colorado, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Wyoming.
Cetexa
Cetexa is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by Oman in 1949. The genus contains multiple species distributed primarily in the Americas. Leafhoppers in this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant sap.
Chlorita
Chlorita is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The genus was established by Fieber in 1872. Species occur in Europe, with documented records from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and southern Italy. Some species exhibit strict host plant associations, including monophagy on Artemisia campestris subsp. variabilis.
Chlorita nearctica
Chlorita nearctica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1998. The genus Chlorita belongs to a group of leafhoppers characterized by distinctive morphological features. Distribution records indicate presence in Yukon, Canada. As with many leafhoppers, specific ecological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Chlorotettix fallax
Chlorotettix fallax is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Sanders & DeLong in 1922. The genus Chlorotettix is part of the tribe Pendarini. Distribution records indicate this species occurs in Illinois and New Hampshire. Like other members of its family, it is a sap-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet 'fallax' suggests deceptive or misleading appearance, though the basis for this name choice is not documented in available sources.
Chlorotettix galbanatus
Chlorotettix galbanatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Van Duzee in 1892. It belongs to the tribe Pendarini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented across several states in the eastern and midwestern United States, with observational records indicating moderate frequency of detection. As with other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant vascular fluids, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Chlorotettix iridescens
Chlorotettix iridescens is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. Described by DeLong in 1916, this species is placed in the tribe Pendarini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Tennessee, USA. As a member of the genus Chlorotettix, it shares characteristics typical of this leafhopper group, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented in available sources.
Chlorotettix lusorius
Chlorotettix lusorius is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Pendarini. It is a small, greenish true bug distributed across the northern Great Plains and adjacent regions of North America. The species was described by Osborn and Ball in 1897. Records indicate presence in prairie and grassland habitats.
Chlorotettix melanotus
Chlorotettix melanotus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1916. It belongs to the genus Chlorotettix, a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers within the tribe Pendarini. The species has been documented in Tennessee based on distribution records. As with other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap, though specific host plant associations for this species have not been established in the available literature.
Chlorotettix meriscus
Chlorotettix meriscus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Cwikla in 1987. It belongs to the genus Chlorotettix, a group of small to medium-sized leafhoppers found primarily in the Nearctic region. The species is known from limited collection records in northeastern North America.
Chlorotettix nudatus
Chlorotettix nudatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Pendarini. The species has been recorded from Iowa in the United States and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Chlorotettix, it is presumed to feed on plant sap through piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Chlorotettix rugicollis
Chlorotettix rugicollis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1903. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Pendarini. The species is recorded from multiple states in the southeastern and eastern United States. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Chlorotettix scutellatus
Chlorotettix scutellatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1918. The genus Chlorotettix belongs to the tribe Pendarini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. This species is part of a diverse group of leafhoppers that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. Information on this specific species is limited in the provided sources, though the genus is known to contain numerous species distributed across North America.
Chlorotettix similis
Chlorotettix similis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1918. It belongs to the genus Chlorotettix within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. As with other members of this genus, it is a small, plant-feeding insect that inhabits vegetation. The species name "similis" suggests morphological resemblance to related taxa.
Cicadellinae
sharpshooters, leafhoppers
Cicadellinae is a subfamily of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) within the order Hemiptera. Members of the tribe Proconiini within this subfamily are commonly known as 'sharpshooters.' The subfamily currently contains five tribes: Cicadellini, Makilingiini, Phereurhinini, Proconiini, and Tungurahualini. Cicadellinae leafhoppers are globally distributed and are significant agricultural pests due to their role as vectors of plant pathogens, particularly the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, which causes diseases including Pierce's disease of grape, phony peach disease, and citrus variegated chlorosis.
Cicadula ciliata
Cicadula ciliata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Cicadulini. The species has been recorded from scattered locations across North America and Asia, with distribution records from Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, and Mongolia (Arhangay). Very few observations exist in citizen science databases, with only 3 records on iNaturalist. The specific epithet 'ciliata' refers to hair-like fringes, likely describing some aspect of the species' morphology.
Cicadula cyperacea
Cicadula cyperacea is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn in 1898. The species epithet 'cyperacea' suggests an association with sedges (family Cyperaceae), though this relationship requires verification. The species occurs in the north-central United States, with records from Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota. As a member of the tribe Cicadulini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers that feed on plant sap through piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Cicadula junea
Cicadula junea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1972. It belongs to the tribe Cicadulini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from Alaska and the Canadian Prairie provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Like other members of the genus Cicadula, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations have not been documented.
Cicadula longiseta
Cicadula longiseta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Van Duzee in 1892. The species has been recorded across western North America from British Columbia and Alberta south through California, Arizona, and Colorado. As a member of the genus Cicadula, it belongs to a group of small, active leafhoppers commonly associated with grasses and herbaceous vegetation.
Cicadula ornata
Cicadula ornata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species was described by Melichar in 1900. It belongs to a genus of small, active insects commonly known as leafhoppers that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet 'ornata' suggests some form of decorative or patterned appearance, though detailed morphological descriptions are not readily available in the provided sources.
Cicadula straminea
Cicadula straminea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. The genus Cicadula comprises small leafhoppers with straminea referring to the straw-yellow coloration typical of this species. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only two records in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff. Like other Cicadellidae, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Ciminius
Ciminius is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Cicadellini. The genus was established by Metcalf and Bruner in 1936 and contains ten described species distributed across the Neotropical and Nearctic regions. A 2025 morphological phylogenetic study confirmed Ciminius as monophyletic with high support and described three new species. The genus belongs to the Articulate Stem Clade alongside Tylozygus and the monotypic genus Arcanus, characterized by unique connective morphology.
Ciminius sidanus
Ciminius sidanus is a Nearctic sharpshooter leafhopper (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) originally described as Cicadella sidana by Ball in 1936. It is one of three Nearctic species in the genus Ciminius, which was recovered as monophyletic with high support in a morphological phylogenetic analysis. The species belongs to the Articulate Stem Clade, a group defined by unique connective morphology among all Cicadellini.
Ciminius taosus
Ciminius taosus is a Nearctic leafhopper species in the tribe Cicadellini, originally described by Ball in 1936. It is one of three Nearctic species in the genus Ciminius, alongside C. hartii and C. sidanus. The genus was recovered as monophyletic with high support in a morphological phylogenetic analysis, and belongs to the Articulate Stem Clade defined by unique connective morphology. Species-level ecological and behavioral data remain limited.
Coccineasca banksianae
Coccineasca banksianae is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by Hamilton in 1982 and is classified within the tribe Empoascini. The species is recorded from multiple provinces in Canada. As a member of Typhlocybinae, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers commonly known as typhlocybine or 'sharpshooter' leafhoppers, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Cochlorhinini
Cochlorhinini is a tribe of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) established by Oman in 1943. The tribe is classified within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest and most diverse subfamilies of leafhoppers. Members of this tribe are true bugs (Hemiptera) characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts and hind legs modified for jumping. The group is primarily known from the Western Hemisphere.
Cochlorhinus atratus
Cochlorhinus atratus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Knull in 1951. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Athysanini. The specific epithet "atratus" refers to its black coloration. The species is known from California based on available distribution records.
Cochlorhinus pluto
Cochlorhinus pluto is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Uhler in 1876. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Athysanini. The species has been recorded from California based on occurrence data. As a member of the leafhopper family, it shares the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts and hind legs modified for jumping common to this diverse group of true bugs.
Cochlorhinus stygicus
Cochlorhinus stygicus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was described by Ball in 1902. The species is known from California and appears to be rarely collected, with limited published information available regarding its biology and ecology. It belongs to a genus of relatively obscure leafhoppers within the tribe Athysanini.
Cochlorhinus ziczac
Cochlorhinus ziczac is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1915. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Athysanini. The species has been recorded from California, with limited published information on its biology and ecology.
Coelella distincta
Coelella distincta is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Neocoelidiinae. The species was originally described as Neocoelidia distincta by Oman in 1931 and later transferred to the genus Coelella. It is known from the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts and is likely associated with woody or herbaceous vegetation typical of arid and semi-arid regions.
Coelidiinae
Coelidiinae is a subfamily of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) containing over 1,400 species arranged in 10 tribes. The subfamily has a global distribution with particularly high diversity in the Neotropics and Indo-Malayan regions. Many species remain poorly known biologically, with taxonomy currently the primary focus of research.
Colladonus
Colladonus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Ball in 1936. Species in this genus are native to North America and are economically significant as vectors of X-disease phytoplasma (Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni), which affects stone fruit crops including cherries, peaches, and nectarines. The genus includes notable species such as Colladonus clitellarius (saddled leafhopper) and C. montanus, both documented as important disease vectors.
Colladonus aureolus
Colladonus aureolus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1894. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented across the Pacific Northwest and California, with observations concentrated in Washington, Oregon, California, and British Columbia. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with woody host plants, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Colladonus balius
Colladonus balius is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1987. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Like other members of its genus, it is a small, sap-feeding insect. The species has been recorded from Nova Scotia, Canada. Very little specific information is available about its biology or ecology.