Leafhopper
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Colladonus belli
Colladonus belli is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Uhler in 1877. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in western North America, with records from Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, Colorado, and Idaho.
Colladonus brunneus
Colladonus brunneus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1915. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from several northeastern and midwestern U.S. states.
Colladonus clitellarius
Saddled Leafhopper
Colladonus clitellarius, commonly known as the saddled leafhopper, is a small leafhopper species distinguished by a bright green saddle-shaped marking on its back. It occurs in eastern North America, primarily in forested environments of the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. The species is a documented vector of Cherry X Disease (eastern X-disease virus) in peaches and cherries, and has been recorded as prey for the wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata.
Colladonus commissus
Colladonus commissus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Van Duzee in 1917. It belongs to a genus of leafhoppers that are documented as prey for certain crabronid wasps. The species is recorded from California. As with many leafhoppers, specific natural history details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Colladonus eburatus
Colladonus eburatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1889. The species belongs to the genus Colladonus, which is part of the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Distribution records indicate presence in the northern United States and southern Canada, including Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, and New Hampshire. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, this species possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Colladonus flavocapitatus
Colladonus flavocapitatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1890. The specific epithet flavocapitatus (yellow-headed) suggests a distinctive yellow coloration on the head. The species belongs to the genus Colladonus, which includes several North American leafhoppers. Like other members of its tribe Platymetopiini, it is likely associated with woody plants, though specific host records for this species are not documented in the provided sources.
Colladonus geminatus
Geminate Leafhopper
Colladonus geminatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Geminate Leafhopper. It is one of several Colladonus species found in North America, including the related Colladonus clitellarius (Saddled Leafhopper). The species has been documented in Oregon and across western North America from Alaska to California. As with other leafhoppers in this genus, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Colladonus keltoni
Colladonus keltoni is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2010. It belongs to the genus Colladonus, which includes several North American leafhopper species. The species has been recorded from British Columbia and Montana. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it shares characteristics with other grass-feeding leafhoppers in this diverse group.
Colladonus kirkaldyi
Colladonus kirkaldyi is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, first described by Ball in 1911. It belongs to the genus Colladonus, which contains several North American leafhopper species. Very little specific information is available for this particular species in the provided sources.
Colladonus mendicus
Colladonus mendicus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It has been documented in central California agricultural systems and across western North America. The species is known to be preyed upon by the crabronid wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata.
Colladonus montanus
Mountain Leafhopper
Colladonus montanus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Mountain Leafhopper. It is a documented vector of X-disease phytoplasma, capable of transmitting this plant pathogen to experimental hosts including Arabidopsis thaliana. Research has examined its dispersal behavior in agricultural settings, particularly cherry orchards. The species has been studied for its role in phytoplasma disease ecology and the effects of plant defense compounds on its transmission efficiency.
Colladonus montanus montanus
Colladonus montanus montanus is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. A study of its dispersal behavior in cherry orchards found that individuals move primarily through passive dispersal, dropping from foliage and being carried by wind rather than active flight. Most marked individuals remained within 10 meters of release points, with maximum dispersal distances of 40 meters. The subspecies exhibits seasonal movement patterns, migrating from herbaceous ground cover to cherry trees in spring and returning to ground cover in late summer.
Colladonus nugax
Colladonus nugax is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1925. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from western North America, specifically British Columbia and California. As a member of the genus Colladonus, it shares the general characteristics of this leafhopper group, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Colladonus okanaganus
Colladonus okanaganus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2010. The species epithet refers to the Okanagan region. As a member of the genus Colladonus, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers that are known to be preyed upon by certain wasp species.
Colladonus sannio
Colladonus sannio is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Bliven in 1955. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus Colladonus includes multiple species of leafhoppers found in North America, some of which are documented as prey for certain wasp species. Records of C. sannio are sparse, with limited observation data available.
Colladonus setaceus
Colladonus setaceus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Nielson in 1957. It belongs to the genus Colladonus, a group of leafhoppers found in North America. The species is recorded from the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada, with distribution records from Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Nova Scotia, and Québec. As with other members of its genus, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation and may serve as prey for certain wasp species.
Colladonus waldanus
Colladonus waldanus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1903. It belongs to the genus Colladonus, a group of leafhoppers found primarily in North America. The species has been recorded from multiple Canadian provinces and U.S. states in western and north-central North America. Like other members of its family, it is a plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Commellus comma
Commellus comma is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Van Duzee in 1892. Originally described as Athysanus comma, it has been reclassified into the genus Commellus. The species belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers. It has been recorded from several north-central U.S. states and the Canadian province of Manitoba.
Commellus hyphen
A leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1995. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Paralimnini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the northern Great Plains region of North America, including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and North Dakota.
Commellus semicolon
Commellus semicolon is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1995. It belongs to the tribe Paralimnini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from Montana, USA. As with other members of this genus, it likely inhabits grassland or meadow environments associated with its host plants.
Cosmotettix delector
Cosmotettix delector is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Deltocephalus delector by Sanders & DeLong in 1919. It is a member of the large and diverse genus Cosmotettix, which contains numerous small leafhopper species found primarily in North America. The species is documented from scattered localities across the northern United States and southern Canada.
Coulinus
Coulinus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Athysanini. It was established by Beirne in 1954. The genus is placed within the Athysanina subtribe and is known from a single iNaturalist observation in Alaska. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, species in this genus are presumed to be phloem-feeding insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific biological details remain undocumented in available sources.
Coulinus uladus
Coulinus uladus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beirne in 1954. It is a member of the tribe Athysanini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from northern North America including Alaska, Canada, and the Northwest Territories. As with most members of this genus, detailed biological information remains limited.
Crassana
Crassana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by DeLong & Hershberger in 1947. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal available information on species diversity, biology, and ecology. As a member of the leafhopper family, species in this genus are presumed to be phytophagous, feeding on plant sap via piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations remain unstudied. The genus appears to be rarely collected, with only 12 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Crassana goniana
Crassana goniana is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the genus Crassana, a group within the subfamily Cicadellinae. The species has been documented in scattered localities across the southwestern United States and central Mexico. Like other leafhoppers, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant vascular tissues.
Cribrus
Cribrus is a leafhopper genus in the tribe Paralimnini (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae) established by Oman in 1949. It contains a single recognized species, Cribrus concinnus (Sanders & DeLong, 1917). The genus was reviewed in 2024 due to historical confusion with the newly described Boreolimnus, resulting in recognition of two junior synonyms: Deltocephalus plagus and Laevicephalus shingwauki. Molecular phylogenetic analysis placed C. concinnus as sister to part of Sorhoanus with weak support, distinct from Boreolimnus.
Cribrus shingwauki
Cribrus shingwauki is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beamer and Tuthill in 1934. It belongs to the subfamily Cicadellinae, a group known for their robust bodies and strong jumping abilities. The species is part of the genus Cribrus, which contains relatively few described species. Published records for this taxon are extremely limited.
Crumbana
Crumbana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus was established by Oman in 1949. It belongs to the tribe Deltocephalini, a diverse group within the leafhopper superfamily Membracoidea. Species-level information for this genus appears limited in public databases.
Cuerna
Cuerna is a genus of leafhoppers (sharpshooters) in the family Cicadellidae, established by Melichar in 1924. The genus comprises 26 described species distributed across North America from Canada and Alaska to Panama, with highest species diversity in the southwestern United States. As members of the tribe Proconiini, these insects are part of a group known for their xylem-feeding habits and association with diverse plant hosts.
Cuerna alba
Cuerna alba is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman and Beamer in 1944. It belongs to the tribe Proconiini, a group of relatively large and often strikingly patterned leafhoppers. Records indicate presence in several western and midwestern U.S. states including Colorado, Illinois, Montana, Nebraska, and New Mexico. Like other members of the genus Cuerna, it is likely associated with woody host plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Cuerna alta
Cuerna alta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman and Beamer in 1944. It belongs to the tribe Proconiini, a group known for their relatively large size and robust build among leafhoppers. The species is documented from the southwestern United States, specifically New Mexico and Texas. Like other members of the genus Cuerna, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Cuerna balli
Cuerna balli is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman and Beamer in 1944. It belongs to the genus Cuerna, which is placed in the tribe Proconiini. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, with records from Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. A comparative developmental biology study of Cuerna arida and C. balli was conducted in Arizona, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Cuerna costalis
Lateral-lined Sharpshooter
Cuerna costalis, known as the lateral-lined sharpshooter, is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae. It is native to the eastern half of the United States. The species is distinguished by its black and red coloration with longitudinal stripes on the forewings and a prominent white stripe running from the eye along the side of the abdomen. It is the only species in the genus Cuerna with red on its legs.
Cuerna curvata
Cuerna curvata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman and Beamer in 1944. It belongs to the tribe Proconiini, a group of relatively large and often colorful leafhoppers. Records indicate this species occurs in the western United States, specifically California, Nevada, and Utah. As with most members of its genus, detailed ecological and behavioral information remains limited in published literature.
Cuerna emeljanovi
Cuerna emeljanovi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Proconiini, described in 2015. It belongs to the genus Cuerna, a group of relatively large, robust leafhoppers within the subfamily Cicadellinae. The species was described by Krishnankutty and Rakitov. Like other members of its tribe, it likely exhibits the characteristic enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping that define the family.
Cuerna fenestella
Cuerna fenestella is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1970. It belongs to the tribe Proconiini, a group of relatively large and often colorful leafhoppers. The specific epithet 'fenestella' refers to small windows or openings, likely alluding to distinctive translucent or pale markings on the body. Records of this species are sparse, with documented occurrences in Manitoba and North Dakota.
Cuerna gladiola
Cuerna gladiola is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman and Beamer in 1944. It belongs to the tribe Proconiini, a group of relatively large and robust leafhoppers often associated with woody plants. The species is known from the western United States.
Cuerna lyrifora
Cuerna lyrifora is a species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described in 2015. It belongs to the tribe Proconiini, a group known for their large size and powerful jumping ability among leafhoppers. The species was established based on morphological distinctions from congeners.
Cuerna n-sp-ok-i
Cuerna n-sp-ok-i is an undescribed species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the tribe Proconiini, known from Oklahoma. The genus Cuerna includes medium-sized leafhoppers that are part of the diverse egg parasitoid research conducted by Dr. S.V. Triapitsyn and colleagues. Species in this genus are associated with egg parasitoids in the families Mymaridae and Trichogrammatidae, which have been studied extensively for biological control applications. The 'n-sp-ok-i' designation indicates this is a new species awaiting formal description, with the suffix denoting its Oklahoma origin.
Cuerna obesa
Cuerna obesa is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Oman & Beamer in 1944. It belongs to the tribe Proconiini, a group of relatively large and robust leafhoppers. The species is recorded from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Like other members of its genus, it likely feeds on plant vascular fluids using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Cuerna obtusa
Cuerna obtusa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Proconiini. It was described by Oman and Beamer in 1944. The species belongs to a genus of sharpshooters, a group of leafhoppers known for their ability to shoot liquid waste droplets away from their bodies. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States.
Cuerna occidentalis
Cuerna occidentalis is a species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Proconiini. The species was described by Oman and Beamer in 1944. As a member of the Cuerna genus, it is part of a group of leafhoppers known for their association with woody host plants and their role as vectors of plant pathogens. The species has been documented in California, USA.
Cuerna possibly-undescribed-az
A potentially undescribed species in the sharpshooter genus Cuerna, known from Arizona. The genus Cuerna belongs to the tribe Proconiini and comprises large, robust leafhoppers often associated with woody host plants. This putative species has been documented but awaits formal taxonomic description.
Cuerna sayi
Cuerna sayi is a species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Proconiini, described by Nielson in 1965. It is native to North America and has been recorded as a host for egg parasitoids in the families Mymaridae and Trichogrammatidae. The species is part of the economically important sharpshooter group, some members of which are vectors of plant pathogens including Xylella fastidiosa.
Cuerna striata
Striped Leafhopper
Cuerna striata, commonly known as the Striped Leafhopper, is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. It is a member of the tribe Proconiini, which includes many economically significant agricultural pests. The species has been documented across western and central North America, with records from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, and Illinois. It is a true bug (Hemiptera) that feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Cuerna undescribed-sp-tx-i
Cuerna undescribed-sp-tx-i is an undescribed species of sharpshooter leafhopper in the genus Cuerna, known from Texas. The genus Cuerna belongs to the tribe Cicadellini and includes several described species characterized by bold color patterns and association with woody host plants. This particular taxon represents a distinct morphotype or lineage that has been documented but not yet formally described in the scientific literature.
Cuerna unica
Cuerna unica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Nielson in 1965. It belongs to the tribe Proconiini, a group of relatively large and often strikingly marked leafhoppers. The genus Cuerna is native to the Americas. Distribution records indicate this species occurs in western North America.
Cuerna yuccae
Yucca Sharpshooter
Cuerna yuccae is a sharpshooter leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman & Beamer in 1944. It belongs to the tribe Proconiini, a group known for their role as vectors of plant pathogens including Xylella fastidiosa, the bacterium causing Pierce's disease in grapevines. The species is associated with yucca plants and occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States. Like other proconiine sharpshooters, it feeds on xylem fluid and has potential significance in plant disease epidemiology.
Cumora australis
Cumora australis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1926. The species is known from the southeastern United States, with records from Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi. As a member of the subfamily Cicadellinae, it belongs to a group of active, jumping insects that feed on plant vascular fluids. Very little specific information has been published on the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Cumora furcata
Cumora furcata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Caldwell in 1952. It belongs to the genus Cumora, which is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna of the Western Hemisphere. The species is known from limited distributional records in Brazil. As with many Cicadellidae, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations remain undocumented in available sources.