Leafhopper
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Curtara
Curtara is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Gyponini, established by DeLong & Freytag in 1972. Species in this genus produce distinctive brochosomes—nanoparticles that coat their exoskeletons. Compared to other leafhopper genera such as Gyponana, Curtara brochosomes appear smoother and more circular in morphology, with less angular pitting. These nanoparticles function in waterproofing and anti-reflective camouflage.
Curtara insularis
Ringspot Leafhopper
Curtara insularis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Ringspot Leafhopper. The species is characterized by brochosomes—nanoparticle coatings that produce superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties on its exoskeleton and wings. Brochosomes in this species appear smoother and more circular compared to the more angular forms found in related genera such as Gyponana. The species has been documented across multiple localities in North and South America.
Dalbulus
corn leafhoppers
Dalbulus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Macrostelini. The genus comprises approximately 11 species, with 10 species occurring in Mexico. Several species, particularly D. maidis (corn leafhopper) and D. elimatus (Mexican corn leafhopper), are economically significant agricultural pests. These species are highly efficient vectors of maize stunting pathogens including Spiroplasma kunkelii (corn stunt spiroplasma), maize bushy stunt phytoplasma, and maize rayado fino virus. The genus exhibits a spectrum of host plant specialization, with species ranging from maize specialists (D. maidis, D. elimatus) to gamagrass specialists (D. tripsacoides, D. quinquenotatus, D. guzmani) and generalists that utilize both host types.
Dalbulus elimatus
Mexican corn leafhopper
Dalbulus elimatus (Ball, 1900), the Mexican corn leafhopper, is a specialist herbivore of maize (Zea mays) and closely related grasses in the genus Tripsacum. It is a significant agricultural pest in Mexico and Central America, transmitting three major corn stunting pathogens: corn stunt spiroplasma (Spiroplasma kunkelii), maize bushy stunt phytoplasma, and maize rayado fino virus. The species exhibits r-selected life history traits characteristic of annual plant specialists, with rapid development (approximately 27 days egg to adult on maize) and high fecundity. It serves as host for multiple parasitoid species including the pipunculid fly Eudorylas subopacus and the dryinid wasp Gonatopus bartletti, which parasitize adults, as well as several mymarid and trichogrammatid wasps that attack eggs.
Daltonia condita
Daltonia condita is a leafhopper species described from Texas in 1993. It belongs to the genus Daltonia within the leafhopper family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from limited collection records in Texas. As with other members of the genus, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem via piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Davisonia
Davisonia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Macrostelini. It was described by Dorst in 1937. The genus belongs to the diverse group of true bugs (Hemiptera) characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. As a member of Macrostelini, it is part of a tribe known for species with relatively slender body forms and association with various host plants.
Davisonia americana
Davisonia americana is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1891. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Macrostelini. The species has been recorded from multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces, including British Columbia, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas. As a member of the Cicadellidae, it is a phloem-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Davisonia snowi
Davisonia snowi is a species of leafhopper (family Cicadellidae) in the tribe Macrostelini. It was originally described as Cicadula snowi by Dorst in 1931 and later transferred to the genus Davisonia. The species has been recorded from western North America, including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, and Illinois. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it belongs to one of the largest and most diverse groups of leafhoppers.
Decua
Decua is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Cicadellini, established by Oman in 1949. As a member of the subfamily Cicadellinae, it belongs to a diverse group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as sharpshooters. The genus is part of the large leafhopper fauna of the Western Hemisphere. No species-level biological data or diagnostic descriptions are readily available in major databases.
Decua cucurbita
Decua cucurbita is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1936. It belongs to the tribe Cicadellini within the subfamily Cicadellinae. Distribution records indicate this species occurs in the southwestern United States, specifically in Arizona and New Mexico. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of this suborder.
Deltanus
Deltanus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Deltocephalini. The genus was established by Oman in 1949. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized cicadellid insects with the characteristic wedge-shaped body form typical of many deltocephaline leafhoppers. As with many leafhopper genera, species-level taxonomy and biology remain incompletely documented.
Deltanus texanus
Deltanus texanus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn and Ball in 1898. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Deltocephalini. The species has been documented in Louisiana, Virginia, and Mexico based on distribution records. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of this group of Hemiptera.
Deltocephalus balli
Deltocephalus balli is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1916. It is currently treated as a synonym of Graminella balli in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing revisions within the Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the central and western United States. As with many leafhoppers, detailed biological information remains sparse.
Deltocephalus castoreus
Deltocephalus castoreus is a leafhopper species described by Ball in 1899. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Deltocephalus within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded in western North America, with documented occurrences in the Rocky Mountain region and Pacific states.
Deltocephalus fuscinervosus
Deltocephalus fuscinervosus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Van Duzee in 1894. It belongs to the large and diverse subfamily Deltocephalinae, which contains many economically significant agricultural pests. The species has been documented in western North America from British Columbia to California and eastward to Kansas and Colorado. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plants remain unverified.
Deltocephalus incisurus
Deltocephalus incisurus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong in 1926. It belongs to a large genus of grass-feeding leafhoppers that are ecologically significant as vectors of plant pathogens. The species is native to North America.
Deltocephalus mystax
Deltocephalus mystax is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton and Ross in 1975. The species epithet 'mystax' refers to a beard or moustache-like structure, though specific morphological details of this feature are not documented in available sources. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Deltocephalus within the subfamily Deltocephalinae.
Deltocephalus pulicaris
Deltocephalus pulicaris is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Fallén in 1806. It belongs to the large subfamily Deltocephalinae, which contains many economically significant agricultural pests. The species has been documented across a broad Holarctic distribution spanning Europe, Asia, and North America. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with grassland and meadow habitats.
Deltocephalus vanfus
Deltocephalus vanfus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kramer in 1971. It belongs to the large subfamily Deltocephalinae, a group known for their association with grasses and sedges. The species has been documented in western North America.
Deltocephalus zephyrius
Deltocephalus zephyrius is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Van Duzee in 1925. It belongs to the large and diverse subfamily Deltocephalinae, one of the most species-rich groups within the leafhoppers. The species is known from the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
Destria
Destria is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, established by Oman in 1949. Members of this genus are small, plant-feeding insects within the order Hemiptera. The genus is part of the large and diverse leafhopper fauna, with records indicating at least 19 observations documented on iNaturalist. Specific species-level information for Destria remains limited in available sources.
Destria bisignata
Destria bisignata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was described by Sanders and DeLong in 1923. The species is known from limited observations in the southeastern United States.
Destria crocea
Destria crocea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was originally described as Lonatura crocea by Beirne in 1955 before being transferred to the genus Destria. The species has been recorded from the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, as well as the U.S. state of Oregon. As a member of the Deltocephalini tribe, it belongs to a diverse group of leafhoppers associated with grasses and herbaceous plants.
Dicyphonia
Dicyphonia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Hecalini. It was established by Ball in 1900 and is classified within the superfamily Membracoidea. The genus belongs to the leafhopper subtribe Hecalina, a group characterized by specific morphological features related to head structure and wing venation.
Dicyphonia minuta
Dicyphonia minuta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Beamer in 1936. It belongs to the tribe Hecalini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the western United States, specifically Arizona and Wyoming. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Dikraneura abnormis
Dikraneura abnormis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, tribe Dikraneurini. Originally described by Walsh in 1862, this species belongs to a genus of small, delicate leafhoppers commonly known as grape leafhoppers. The genus Dikraneura contains species that are frequently associated with woody plants, particularly grapevines (Vitis spp.), and several species in this genus are economically significant agricultural pests. D. abnormis has been recorded from multiple localities in North America including British Columbia, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, and Illinois.
Dikraneura arizona
Dikraneura arizona is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. First described by DeLong & Caldwell in 1937, this small hemipteran is distributed across the southwestern and north-central United States. As a member of the tribe Dikraneurini, it shares characteristics with other minute leafhoppers that feed on plant phloem.
Dikraneura carneola
A small leafhopper in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, recorded across western North America from Alaska to California. The species was described by Stål in 1858 and is currently treated as accepted in GBIF, though listed as a synonym in Catalogue of Life. As a member of Dikraneurini, it belongs to a group of minute, often pale-colored leafhoppers that feed on plant phloem.
Dikraneura rufula
Dikraneura rufula is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Described by Gillette in 1898, this small hemipteran is part of a genus characterized by distinctive wing venation patterns. Records indicate presence in western North America including California, Utah, and British Columbia, as well as Québec. Available observation data is limited, with few documented occurrences in natural history collections and citizen science platforms.
Dikraneurini
Dikraneurini is a diverse tribe of leafhoppers in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, containing 74 genera and 497 valid species worldwide. Members are small, slender, phloem-feeding insects typically 3.0–3.5 mm in length, often with white to yellowish coloration. The tribe is economically significant as it includes potential agricultural pests and belongs to the leafhopper family most associated with plant pathogen transmission. Dikrella mella, a member of this tribe, has been documented as a potential pest of avocado in Mexico.
Dikrella
Dikrella is a genus of leafhoppers in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, tribe Dikraneurini, containing approximately 37 species distributed from the United States through Central America to South America. Members are small, delicate insects typically 3–4 mm in length. The genus has agricultural significance: Dikrella californica has been used as an intermediary host for the parasitic wasp Anagnus epos, employed in biological control of the western grape leafhopper. Several species are associated with economically important host plants including avocado and pequi.
Dikrella californica
Blackberry Leafhopper
Dikrella californica, commonly known as the Blackberry Leafhopper, is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. The species was described by Lawson in 1930 and is native to western North America. It is associated with blackberry (Rubus spp.) as a host plant, though detailed biological studies remain limited. The species belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small leafhoppers often referred to as "sharpshooters" or "typhlocybine leafhoppers."
Dikrella cruentata
blackberry leafhopper
Dikrella cruentata, commonly known as the blackberry leafhopper, is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species was described by Gillette in 1898. A synonymized subspecies, D. cruentata kansiensis, was described by Lawson in 1930. The common name suggests an association with blackberry plants, though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented in available sources.
Dikrella hamar
Dikrella hamar is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by DeLong and Ross in 1950. The species is known from scattered records in the eastern United States.
Dikrella scimitar
Dikrella scimitar is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Chandler in 2017. It belongs to a group of small, plant-feeding insects known for their delicate structure and specialized mouthparts adapted for piercing and sucking plant fluids. The specific epithet "scimitar" may allude to a curved morphological feature, though this is not explicitly documented in available sources.
Diplocolenus
Diplocolenus is a genus of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae) established by Ribaut in 1946. The genus comprises at least two subgenera: Diplocolenus s. str. and Verdanulus Emeljanov. Species within this genus are associated with steppe habitats and grassland ecosystems. Some species exhibit host-plant specificity, with at least one species documented as monophagous on a particular grass species.
Diplocolenus abdominalis
Diplocolenus abdominalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species was described by Fabricius in 1803 and is currently placed in the genus Diplocolenus, tribe Paralimnini. Distribution records indicate occurrence across northern and central Eurasia, including Alaska and regions of Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia.
Diplocolenus aquilonius
Diplocolenus aquilonius is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Ross & Hamilton in 1970. The species is recorded from Alaska and Yukon, representing a northern distribution within its genus. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it belongs to a diverse group of plant-feeding leafhoppers.
Diplocolenus configuratus
Diplocolenus configuratus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It belongs to the tribe Paralimnini, which comprises grassland-associated leafhoppers. The species was described by Uhler in 1878 and occurs in central North America. Records indicate presence in prairie and grassland regions of the United States and Canada.
Diplocolenus configuratus bicolor
Diplocolenus configuratus bicolor is a subspecies of leafhopper described by Hamilton in 2002. It belongs to the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Paralimnini. The subspecies is distributed across parts of North America including Alberta, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, and Iowa. As a member of the genus Diplocolenus, it is part of a group of leafhoppers commonly associated with grassland and meadow habitats.
Diplocolenus configuratus configuratus
Diplocolenus configuratus configuratus is a subspecies of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a large group of grassland-associated leafhoppers. The subspecies has been recorded from parts of North America including the Canadian prairies and the north-central United States. Like other members of the genus Diplocolenus, it is likely associated with grasses and sedges in open habitats.
Diplocolenus evansi
Diplocolenus evansi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It was described by Ashmead in 1904. The species is placed in the tribe Paralimnini and has been recorded from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, and Chita (Russia). Available records indicate extremely limited documentation, with only two observations reported on iNaturalist.
Dixianus
Dixianus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Ball in 1918. It belongs to the tribe Opsiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus is part of the diverse Hemipteran radiation of true bugs, with species distributed across North America. Dixianus species are small, active insects associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Dixianus utahnus
Dixianus utahnus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species was described by Ball in 1909 and is native to the southwestern United States. It belongs to the tribe Opsiini within the leafhopper subfamily Deltocephalinae. The specific epithet 'utahnus' refers to Utah, the type locality of the species.
Doleranus longulus
Doleranus longulus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Pendarini. It was described by Gillette and Baker in 1895. The species is recorded from the central United States, specifically Iowa and Kansas. As a member of the Deltocephalinae subfamily, it belongs to a large group of leafhoppers associated with grassland and prairie habitats.
Doleranus lucidus
Doleranus lucidus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Pendarini. It was first described by Baker in 1895. The species occurs in the southwestern United States and has been documented in Arizona, California, and New Mexico. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it is a true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant vascular fluids.
Doliotettix
Doliotettix is a monotypic genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Ribaut in 1942. The genus contains a single species, Doliotettix lunulata, known from northern Europe. It is classified within the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Athysanini. The genus has been documented in Norway and Sweden based on distribution records.
Doratura
Doratura is a genus of leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in the tribe Chiasmini, distributed across the Palearctic and Nearctic realms. The genus contains 23 valid species following recent taxonomic revision, including four species described in 2021–2022. Species exhibit wing reduction polymorphism (brachyptery) as a dispersal strategy. The genus has been subject to detailed taxonomic study focusing on genital morphology, species group relationships, and distribution patterns.
Dorydiella
Dorydiella is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Pendarini. It was established by Baker in 1897. The genus belongs to the diverse Membracoidea superfamily, a group of piercing-sucking insects commonly known as leafhoppers. As a member of the Pendarini tribe, Dorydiella is part of a lineage characterized by particular morphological features of the male genitalia and wing venation.
Dorydiella floridana
Dorydiella floridana is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1897. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Pendarini. The species has been recorded from multiple U.S. states in the eastern and southeastern regions. As with many small Auchenorrhyncha, detailed biological and ecological information remains limited in published literature.