Plant-feeding
Guides
Alebra bicincta
Alebra bicincta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with woody plants. The specific epithet "bicincta" (meaning "two-banded") likely refers to a color pattern feature, though detailed morphological descriptions remain limited in accessible literature. The species is recorded from several U.S. states but appears to be relatively poorly known compared to other Alebra species.
leafhopperCicadellidaeTyphlocybinaeAlebraHemipteraAuchenorrhynchaUnited-Statesinsectsmallplant-feedingbicinctatwo-bandedDeLong-1918AlabamaIllinoisKansasMississippiNew-Hampshirepoorly-knownunderstudiedwoody-plant-associatedroof-like-wing-posturereduced-wing-venationmale-genitalia-required-for-ID152-iNaturalist-observationsApareophora
Apareophora is a genus of sawflies in the family Tenthredinidae, established by Sato in 1928. Members of this genus are part of the diverse sawfly fauna of the Palearctic region. The genus is characterized by morphological features typical of the subfamily Blennocampinae, including specific arrangements of antennal segments and wing venation patterns. Species within Apareophora are herbivorous as larvae, feeding on various host plants.
Aphis gerardiae
False Foxglove Aphid
Aphis gerardiae is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, originally described by Thomas in 1879 as Siphonophora gerardiae. Commonly known as the False Foxglove Aphid, this species is associated with plants in the genus Gerardia (false foxgloves). As with other members of genus Aphis, it likely exhibits typical aphid characteristics including piercing-sucking mouthparts and complex life cycles involving both sexual and asexual reproduction phases. The species has been documented through limited observations, with iNaturalist recording 7 observations as of the knowledge cutoff.
Aphis lupini
Aphis lupini is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Gillette and Palmer in 1929. The specific epithet suggests an association with lupine plants (Lupinus spp.), though detailed biological information is limited in available sources. As a member of genus Aphis, it shares the typical aphid characteristics of piercing-sucking mouthparts and complex life cycles often involving host plant alternation. The species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases including GBIF and NCBI, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym.
Baeoalitriozus
Baeoalitriozus is a genus of psyllids (true bugs in the family Triozidae) comprising at least 16 described species. The genus was established by Li in 2011 and has a notably broad geographic distribution spanning three continents: North America, Africa, and Southeastern Asia. Species in this genus are associated with diverse host plants, including Diospyros (persimmon) and Sersalisia. The genus demonstrates considerable taxonomic diversity with species described across multiple decades by various psyllid specialists including Crawford, Tuthill, Hollis, and Buckton.
Banasa tumidifrons
Banasa tumidifrons is a species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae, native to North America. The species has been documented feeding on Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) in the western United States, representing a known host plant association. Like other members of the genus Banasa, it is likely a plant-feeding species that utilizes tree and shrub sap. The species was described by Thomas and Yonke in 1981.
Calycomyza smallanthi
Calycomyza smallanthi is a species of leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae, described in 2019. It is associated with plants in the genus Smallanthus, likely forming leaf mines on the foliage of its host plants. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited. The genus Calycomyza contains numerous species that are specialists on particular host plants, primarily in the Asteraceae family.
Catamergus
Catamergus is a genus of aphids in the family Aphididae, tribe Macrosiphini, established by Oestlund in 1923. It belongs to the diverse group of Sternorrhyncha, a suborder of Hemiptera characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. Members of this genus are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on plant sap. The genus is poorly documented in public sources, with limited species-level information available.
Contarinia partheniicola
Contarinia partheniicola is a gall midge species in the family Cecidomyiidae, first described by Cockerell in 1900. The specific epithet "partheniicola" indicates an association with Parthenium plants, suggesting a host-specific relationship with Parthenium hysterophorus or related species. As a member of the genus Contarinia, it likely shares the typical biology of gall midges, with larval stages inducing gall formation on host plant tissues. The species has been documented in the iNaturalist database with 26 observations, indicating some level of detection in the field, though detailed biological studies appear limited.
Craspedolepta gutierreziae
Craspedolepta gutierreziae is a species of psyllid (jumping plant louse) in the family Aphalaridae, originally described as Aphalara gutierreziae by Klyver in 1931. The species is associated with Gutierrezia host plants. Records indicate presence in western North America including Alberta, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
Diclidophlebia fremontiae
flannelbush psyllid
Diclidophlebia fremontiae is a species of psyllid (family Liviidae) originally described by Klyver in 1930. It is commonly known as the flannelbush psyllid, indicating an association with flannelbush plants (Fremontodendron spp.). The species belongs to the superfamily Psylloidea, a group of sap-feeding insects often referred to as jumping plant lice. As a member of the Sternorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant vascular tissues.
Elymana pacifica
Elymana pacifica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1985. It belongs to the tribe Cicadulini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is known from western North America, with records from British Columbia, Canada. Like other members of its family, it is a phloem-feeding insect associated with grasses and other plants.
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on-betula
Enchenopa on-betula is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, subfamily Membracinae. The genus Enchenopa belongs to the tribe Membracini, a group of treehoppers characterized by their enlarged, often elaborately shaped pronotum that extends backward over the abdomen. Species in this genus are associated with various host plants, with some showing specificity to particular plant taxa. The specific epithet 'on-betula' suggests an association with birch (Betula) host plants, though this requires confirmation. Treehoppers in this group feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts and are known for their often striking pronotal modifications.
Hepzygina
Hepzygina is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Erythroneurini. The genus was formally described by Dietrich and Dmitriev in 2006. Like other erythroneurine leafhoppers, members of this genus are small, plant-feeding insects that inhabit diverse terrestrial environments. The genus is represented by relatively few documented observations.
Leptoglossus
leaf-footed bugs
Leptoglossus is a genus of true bugs in the leaf-footed bug family Coreidae, tribe Anisoscelini. Species are characterized by leaflike dilations of the hind tibia, a diagnostic trait of the genus. The genus is distributed throughout the Americas, with some introduced populations in Europe and Asia. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, notably L. occidentalis, which has become invasive in multiple continents.
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variabilis
Desmodium Aphid
Microparsus variabilis is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, first described by Patch in 1909. It is commonly known as the Desmodium Aphid, reflecting its association with plants in the genus Desmodium. As a member of the Sternorrhyncha suborder, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant phloem. The species belongs to the genus Microparsus, which is classified within the tribe Macrosiphini.
Monophadnoides osgoodi
Monophadnoides osgoodi is a sawfly species in the family Tenthredinidae, suborder Symphyta. The genus Monophadnoides belongs to the subfamily Blennocampinae. Sawflies in this genus are plant-feeding wasps whose larvae feed on leaves. The species name honors a collector, following the pattern of other species in the genus such as M. conspiculatus and M. rubi.
Pamphilius semicinctus
Pamphilius semicinctus is a species of web-spinning sawfly in the family Pamphiliidae, suborder Symphyta. As with other members of this genus, the larvae construct silk webs on host plants for protection while feeding. The species belongs to a group of plant-feeding wasps that are economically insignificant and harmless to humans. Specific details regarding its distribution and biology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Panchaetothripinae
Panchaetothripinae is a subfamily of thrips within Thripidae, first described by Bagnall in 1912. It comprises approximately 144 species across 43 genera globally, though earlier estimates cited 11 genera and more than 50 species. Members are predominantly associated with plant leaves and include several economically significant pest species. The subfamily has been consistently recovered as monophyletic in phylogenetic analyses. Notable genera include Heliothrips, Caliothrips, Selenothrips, and Hercinothrips, with species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
Phyllocoptes didelphis
Phyllocoptes didelphis is a minute eriophyid mite in the family Eriophyidae. This species belongs to a genus containing many gall-forming and vagrant plant-feeding mites. The specific epithet 'didelphis' refers to the Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), though the reason for this association is not documented in available sources. Eriophyid mites are among the smallest arthropods and are exclusively associated with plants.
Scaphoideini
Scaphoideini is a tribe of leafhoppers in the subfamily Deltocephalinae. It contains three subtribes: Drabescina, Phlepsiina, and Scaphoideina. The tribe is diverse in India, where at least 78 species in 18 genera have been documented. Members of this tribe are small, plant-feeding insects with the characteristic jumping hind legs of leafhoppers.
Spartocera diffusa
leaf-footed bug
Spartocera diffusa is a leaf-footed bug species in the family Coreidae, characterized by the expanded, leaf-like hind tibiae typical of this group. It is native to North America and the Caribbean, with records from the southeastern United States (Florida, Georgia, Texas) and the Windward Islands. The species was originally described by Thomas Say in 1832. Like other coreids, it is a plant-feeding true bug with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Sternorrhyncha
plant-parasitic hemipterans
Sternorrhyncha is a suborder of Hemiptera containing aphids, whiteflies, scale insects, and psyllids—groups formerly classified in the obsolete order 'Homoptera'. The name refers to the rearward position of the mouthparts relative to the head. All members are obligate plant-feeders with piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for extracting phloem or xylem sap. Many species exhibit highly modified life cycles including parthenogenesis, sexual dimorphism, flightless morphs, and eusociality. The group includes numerous economically important agricultural and horticultural pests.
Teleonemia monile
Teleonemia monile is a species of lace bug in the family Tingidae, described by Van Duzee in 1918. Lace bugs in this genus are small, plant-feeding true bugs characterized by their distinctive reticulated wing covers. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented.