Macrosteles
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Macrosteles arizonus
Macrosteles arizonus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. The species is known from Arizona, as indicated by its specific epithet and distribution records. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers commonly associated with grasses and other herbaceous plants. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Macrosteles bifurcatus
Macrosteles bifurcatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beirne in 1952. It belongs to a genus of small, agile leafhoppers that feed on plant sap. The species has been documented as prey for the digger wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata. Records indicate a transcontinental distribution in North America.
Macrosteles borealis
Northern Leafhopper
Macrosteles borealis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Dorst in 1931. The species is distributed across northern North America, with records from Alaska, British Columbia, Manitoba, Michigan, and Montana. As a member of the genus Macrosteles, it is part of a group of leafhoppers known for their association with grasses and herbaceous plants. The specific epithet 'borealis' refers to its northern distribution.
Macrosteles claridgei
Macrosteles claridgei is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers distributed across multiple continents. The species is currently known from Alaska based on distribution records. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Macrosteles elongatus
Macrosteles elongatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Beirne in 1952. The species belongs to a genus of small, slender leafhoppers known for their association with grasses and herbaceous plants. Distribution records indicate presence in western and central Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba) and parts of the northern United States (Minnesota, New Hampshire). As with many Macrosteles species, it is likely associated with meadow and grassland habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Macrosteles fieberi
Macrosteles fieberi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. First described by Edwards in 1889, this species has been recorded as a prey item for the crabronid wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata, which paralyzes and provisions leafhoppers in underground nests. The species has been documented from England and parts of Central Asia, with additional records from New Zealand regions.
Macrosteles frigidus
A leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described from North America in 2010. Distribution records indicate occurrence across northern regions of the continent including Alaska and Canadian provinces. As a member of genus Macrosteles, it shares the tribe's general association with herbaceous plant habitats.
Macrosteles guttatus
Macrosteles guttatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Matsumura in 1915. It is a small, sap-feeding insect belonging to the tribe Macrostelini. The species has been recorded as prey for the crabronid wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata. Distribution records indicate presence across northern Asia and into Alaska.
Macrosteles hizemus
Macrosteles hizemus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2017. It belongs to a genus known for small, slender insects that feed on plant sap. The species is documented from New Hampshire. Like other Macrosteles species, it likely inhabits herbaceous vegetation and may serve as prey for predatory wasps.
Macrosteles inundatus
Macrosteles inundatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1987. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers commonly associated with grasses and herbaceous plants. The species has been recorded from northern regions of North America including Alaska, the Canadian Prairie provinces, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Macrosteles lineatifrons
Macrosteles lineatifrons is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Stål in 1858. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers found across the Holarctic region. The species is recorded from northern North America including Alaska, British Columbia, and Québec. Limited observational data exists for this species, with only one documented observation in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.
Macrosteles oregonensis
Macrosteles oregonensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. The species is known from Oregon. As a member of the genus Macrosteles, it belongs to a group of small, slender leafhoppers that are commonly associated with grasses and sedges. The species was recently described and detailed biological information remains limited.
Macrosteles pallidus
Macrosteles pallidus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1915. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers known for their association with grasses and their role as vectors of plant pathogens. The species name "pallidus" refers to its pale coloration. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a phloem-feeding insect that inhabits grassland and meadow environments.
Macrosteles skalkahiensis
Macrosteles skalkahiensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Beirne in 1952. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers that are ecologically significant as prey for various predatory wasps. The species has been documented in Montana, USA. Like other Macrosteles species, it likely feeds on plant sap and serves as a host for sand wasps in the family Crabronidae.
Macrosteles slossoni
Macrosteles slossoni is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small deltocephaline leafhoppers distributed across North America and Eurasia. The species has been recorded as prey for the digger wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata, which paralyzes adult leafhoppers to provision its underground nests.
Macrosteles tesselatus
Macrosteles tesselatus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1983. The species belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small, agile insects commonly associated with grasses and herbaceous plants. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem. The species has been documented across northern North America including Alaska and multiple Canadian provinces.
Macrosteles wahnapitae
Macrosteles wahnapitae is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 2017. It belongs to the genus Macrosteles, a group of small leafhoppers known for their role as vectors of plant pathogens. The species has been documented from New Hampshire. As a member of the Macrostelini tribe, it is morphologically similar to other Macrosteles species, which are generally characterized by small size and association with herbaceous vegetation.