Macrostelini
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Balclutha abdominalis
Balclutha abdominalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. It is a member of the genus Balclutha, which comprises small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly referred to as sharpshooters or microleafhoppers. The species has been recorded across western and central North America, with distribution records from Alabama, Alberta, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and other regions. Like other members of its genus, it likely inhabits grassy or herbaceous vegetation where it feeds on plant sap.
Balclutha jafara
Balclutha jafara is a leafhopper species native to Africa that was introduced to the Western Hemisphere by 2019. First detected in southern Florida in 2020 and in Colombian shipments entering the United States in 2019, it was previously known only from the Seychelles and Aldabra Islands. The species has since been documented across a broader African range including Kenya, South Africa, South Sudan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Molecular analysis using COI barcodes confirmed its identity and revealed connections between populations on multiple continents.
Balclutha knulli
Balclutha knulli is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Davidson & DeLong in 1935. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as sharpshooters or leafhoppers. The species name honors Joseph Knull, a prominent American coleopterist who described many Buprestidae and other beetle species. As a member of the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Macrostelini, it is part of a large and diverse radiation of leafhoppers that feed on plant vascular tissues.
Balclutha nevadensis
Balclutha nevadensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Baker in 1903. It belongs to the tribe Macrostelini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species epithet 'nevadensis' indicates its association with Nevada. Like other members of the genus Balclutha, it is a small, slender leafhopper typically found in association with grasses.
Balclutha rosacea
Balclutha rosacea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Osborn in 1929. The genus Balclutha belongs to the tribe Macrostelini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a diverse group of small, plant-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers. Species in this genus are typically associated with grasses and sedges, though specific ecological details for B. rosacea remain poorly documented in available literature. The species has been recorded from Puerto Rico based on distribution data in the Global Biodiversity Information Facility.
Balclutha rubrostriata
Red-streaked Leafhopper
Balclutha rubrostriata is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Red-streaked Leafhopper. It has been documented undergoing rapid range expansion in Texas and southwestern Louisiana, USA. The species has also been recorded from Florida, Hawaii, Australia (New South Wales), and Iran (Hormozgan), indicating a potentially wide or expanding distribution. As a member of the genus Balclutha, it belongs to a group of microleafhoppers often characterized by colorful wing patterns.
Balclutha saltuella
Beardsley Leafhopper
Balclutha saltuella is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Beardsley Leafhopper. It belongs to the genus Balclutha, a group of microleafhoppers known for their diminutive size and often colorful patterning. The species was described by Kirschbaum in 1868 and has a documented distribution across parts of Europe and North Africa. Like other members of its tribe Macrostelini, it is associated with grassy and herbaceous vegetation.
Baldulus montanus
Baldulus montanus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Oman in 1934. It belongs to the tribe Macrostelini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Distribution records indicate presence in Arizona, though detailed biological information appears limited in available sources.
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.
Macrosteles canadensis
Macrosteles canadensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon in 2010. It belongs to a genus of small, slender leafhoppers that are widespread in the Northern Hemisphere. The species is recorded from multiple Canadian provinces, indicating a distribution centered in North America. Like other Macrosteles species, it likely inhabits grassy and herbaceous vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented due to its recent description and limited study.
Macrosteles severini
Macrosteles severini is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1983. It belongs to a genus known for small, agile insects that feed on plant phloem. The species has been recorded from western North America including Alaska, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Oregon.
Macrosteles similis
Macrosteles similis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Kwon in 2010. It belongs to a genus of small, agile insects known for their jumping ability and role as plant-feeding herbivores. The species has been documented in North America including Alaska, British Columbia, Colorado, Northwest Territories, and Québec. Like other Macrosteles species, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap and may serve as a vector for plant pathogens.
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.
Nabiya
Nabiya is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, described by Kwon & Kwon in 2022. It belongs to the tribe Macrostelini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus is known from very few observations, with iNaturalist recording only two observations as of the source data. As a recently described taxon, detailed biological information remains limited.
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.