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Sogatella kolophon
Sogatella kolophon is a delphacid planthopper species with a broad pantropical and subtropical distribution spanning Africa, Australia, the Caribbean, Central America, North America, Oceania, South America, and Southern Asia. It is a documented vector of at least two significant plant viruses: Digitaria striate virus (a rhabdovirus) and pangola stunt virus (a fijivirus), both affecting pasture grasses in the genus Digitaria and related grasses. The species has three recognized subspecies: S. k. atlantica, S. k. kolophon, and S. k. meridiana. Immature stages have been described, though detailed biological information remains limited in accessible literature.
Sogatella molina
Sogatella molina is a species of delphacid planthopper first described by Fennah in 1963. It belongs to the family Delphacidae, a group of small, often economically significant planthoppers associated with grasses and sedges. The species is distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of North America including the southern United States and Mexico.
Spartidelphax
Spartidelphax is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, established in 2014 to accommodate species associated with cordgrass (Spartina) in coastal salt marsh habitats. The genus was erected following taxonomic revision of the Delphacodes group, recognizing distinct morphological and ecological characteristics that separate it from related genera. Members are small, brachypterous or macropterous insects with the characteristic enlarged hind femora and movable spur on the hind tibia typical of delphacid planthoppers.
Spartidelphax detectus
Spartidelphax detectus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1897. It belongs to a genus associated with spartina grasses in coastal salt marsh habitats. The species has been recorded from multiple states along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States.
Stenocraninae
Stenocraninae is a subfamily of planthoppers within the family Delphacidae, established by Wagner in 1963. Members share the diagnostic hind tibial spur characteristic of Delphacidae. The subfamily contains multiple genera distributed across temperate and tropical regions. Species are generally associated with grasses and sedges.
Stenocranus
delphacid planthoppers
Stenocranus is a genus of delphacid planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, containing more than 70 described species. Species within this genus exhibit wing polymorphism, with macropterous (long-winged) and sub-macropterous forms occurring in at least some species. Several species are documented crop pests, particularly of corn, rice, and sugarcane. The genus has a broad distribution with records from Europe, North America, and Asia, though individual species vary in their geographic ranges. Some species have shown invasive potential, with range expansions into new regions documented in recent decades.
Stenocranus brunneus
Stenocranus brunneus is a delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1946. It is a small, sap-feeding insect found in North America. Like other delphacids, it possesses a characteristic movable spur on the hind tibia, a key family trait. The species is part of the subfamily Stenocraninae, which includes planthoppers often associated with grass and sedge habitats.
Stenocranus dorsalis
Stenocranus dorsalis is a delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae. It is found in the Caribbean and North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and the United States (Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia). As a member of the Delphacidae, it shares the family characteristic of a movable spur on the hind tibia.
Stenocranus felti
Stenocranus felti is a species of delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Maine, and Minnesota. The species was described by Van Duzee in 1910. As a member of the Delphacidae, it belongs to a family characterized by the presence of a large, mobile spur on the hind tibia.
Stenocranus ramosus
Stenocranus ramosus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1946. It belongs to the subfamily Stenocraninae, a group characterized by elongated body forms and reduced wing venation compared to other delphacids. The species is known from the southeastern United States.
Stenocranus sandersoni
Stenocranus sandersoni is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1946. It belongs to the subfamily Stenocraninae, a group characterized by elongated head structures. The species has been recorded across a broad latitudinal range in northeastern and north-central North America.
Stenocranus similis
Stenocranus similis is a species of delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae. It was described by Crawford in 1914 and is found in North America, with records from Alabama, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi. As a member of the subfamily Stenocraninae, it belongs to a group of planthoppers characterized by particular morphological traits and ecological associations with grasses and sedges.
Stenocranus vittatus
Stenocranus vittatus is a species of delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae. It belongs to the subfamily Stenocraninae, a group characterized by relatively large body size within the family. The species has been documented in parts of North America including the northeastern United States and Canada.
Stobaera
Stobaera is a genus of delphacid planthoppers established by Stål in 1859, containing approximately 14 described species. These insects belong to the family Delphacidae, a diverse group of small planthoppers characterized by a distinctive movable spur on the hind tibia. The genus is part of the large superfamily Delphacoidea within the order Hemiptera. Species in this genus are found in various regions and are documented through hundreds of observational records.
Stobaera concinna
Stobaera concinna is a species of delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae. It was described by Stål in 1854. The species occurs across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. As a member of Delphacidae, it belongs to a family characterized by species that often feed on grasses and sedges, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented.
Stobaera giffardi
Stobaera giffardi is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Van Duzee in 1917. It belongs to a genus of small, slender delphacid planthoppers found in North America. The species is known from California and represents one of several Stobaera species distributed in western North America. Like other delphacids, it likely inhabits grassland and wetland habitats associated with its host plants.
Stobaera pallida
Stobaera pallida is a delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Osborn in 1905. The species is distributed across Central America and North America, with confirmed records from the United States (Delaware, Florida, Maryland) and Mexico (Distrito Federal, Hidalgo). As a member of the planthopper family Delphacidae, it belongs to a group characterized by jumping hind legs and association with grasses and sedges, though species-specific biology remains poorly documented.
Syndelphax alexanderi
Syndelphax alexanderi is a species of delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to the genus Syndelphax, a group of small planthoppers characterized by reduced wing venation and distinctive genitalia. The species is documented from multiple states in the southeastern United States.
Syndelphax fallax
Syndelphax fallax is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Muir in 1926. The species is currently accepted under the genus Syndelphax, though it has been synonymized with Delphacodes fallax in some taxonomic treatments. As a member of the Delphacidae, it belongs to a family of small, sap-feeding insects commonly known as delphacid planthoppers. The genus Syndelphax comprises species typically associated with grasses and sedges.
Syndelphax nigripennis
Syndelphax nigripennis is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Crawford in 1914. The species is characterized by dark wing coloration as indicated by its specific epithet. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate planthoppers typically associated with grass and sedge habitats. Records indicate occurrence in the Caribbean region and Texas.
Synecdoche albicosta
Synecdoche albicosta is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1917. It belongs to the subfamily Myconinae and tribe Plectoderini. The species is recorded from California. Like other achilid planthoppers, it is a member of the infraorder Fulgoromorpha within the order Hemiptera.
Synecdoche autumnalis
Synecdoche autumnalis is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, described by O'Brien in 1971. It belongs to the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae. The species epithet "autumnalis" suggests seasonal activity in autumn. Like other achilid planthoppers, it is a member of the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group known for diverse and often elaborate head structures, though specific morphological features of this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Synecdoche cara
Synecdoche cara is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1910. It belongs to the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae. The species has been recorded in California, with 29 observations documented on iNaturalist. As a member of the Fulgoromorpha, it is part of a diverse group of hemipterans commonly known as planthoppers.
Synecdoche dimidiata
Synecdoche dimidiata is a planthopper in the family Achilidae, a group of fulgoroid insects associated with fungal associations. This species belongs to a poorly studied group of true bugs that feed on fungal hyphae rather than plant sap. Records indicate presence in eastern North America from New England to the southeastern United States.
Synecdoche fusca
Synecdoche fusca is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, described by Van Duzee in 1908. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha, and infraorder Fulgoromorpha. The species has been documented in California based on distribution records. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Synecdoche grisea
Synecdoche grisea is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, a group of fulgoroid insects commonly known as achilid planthoppers. The species was described by Van Duzee in 1908 and is known from scattered records across the eastern and midwestern United States. Like other achilids, it is presumed to feed on fungal hyphae rather than plant sap, distinguishing it ecologically from most other planthopper families. The genus Synecdoche is part of the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae.
Synecdoche helenae
Synecdoche helenae is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, described by Van Duzee in 1918. As a member of the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, it belongs to a group of sap-feeding insects commonly attracted to light sources. The genus Synecdoche contains multiple species, with S. helenae being one of the named taxa within this primarily North American group.
Synecdoche impunctata
Synecdoche impunctata is a species of achilid planthopper in the family Achilidae, first described by Fitch in 1851. It belongs to the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae. The species has been documented across multiple eastern and midwestern U.S. states based on distribution records.
Synecdoche irrorata
Synecdoche irrorata is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1914. This small hemipteran belongs to a group of fulgoroid insects commonly known as achilid planthoppers. Members of this family are typically associated with fungal-feeding habits and are often found in wooded habitats. The species is known from western North America, with records from California and Baja California.
Synecdoche nervata
Synecdoche nervata is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, described by Van Duzee in 1910. It belongs to a genus of New World achilids characterized by distinctive wing venation patterns. The species is known from California and represents one of the few documented members of this genus in western North America.
Synecdoche tricolor
Synecdoche tricolor is a species of planthopper in the family Achilidae, described by O'Brien in 1971. The genus Synecdoche belongs to the tribe Plectoderini within the subfamily Myconinae. Members of the Achilidae are typically found in association with fungi, often in decaying wood or leaf litter habitats. The specific epithet "tricolor" likely refers to a three-colored pattern in the species' coloration.
Tagosodes
sogata
Tagosodes is a genus of delphacid planthoppers native to the Americas. The genus contains at least three described species, including Tagosodes orizicolus, a major agricultural pest of rice in Latin America. This species transmits rice hoja blanca virus (RHBV) and causes direct feeding damage to rice plants. The genus was established by Asche & Wilson in 1990.
Tagosodes albolineosus
Tagosodes albolineosus is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Fowler in 1905. It belongs to a genus of small, grass-associated planthoppers distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Like other delphacids, it possesses a characteristic movable spur on the hind tibia. The species is documented from limited observations and specimen records.
Tagosodes cubanus
Tagosodes cubanus is a planthopper species in the family Delphacidae, first described from Cuba in 1914. It belongs to a genus of small, slender delphacids associated with grasses. Records indicate presence across the Caribbean, Mexico, and the southern United States. Like other delphacids, it likely feeds on grasses and sedges, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Tagosodes wallacei
Tagosodes wallacei is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Muir and Giffard in 1924. It belongs to the large group of true bugs known as planthoppers, which are characterized by their jumping hind legs and association with grasses and other monocot plants. The genus Tagosodes is part of the diverse planthopper fauna of the Americas, with this species recorded from regions including Florida, Mexico, and Brazil.
Tambiniini
Tambiniini is a tribe of planthoppers in the family Tropiduchidae, subfamily Tropiduchinae, erected by George Kirkaldy in 1907. The tribe contains more than 60 species distributed across approximately 15 genera. Its members are found primarily in South Asia, Southeast Asia, eastern Australia, and Pacific islands. The type genus is Tambinia Stål, 1859.
Tarophagus
taro planthoppers
Tarophagus is a genus of delphacid planthoppers that feed on taro (Colocasia esculenta) and related aroid plants. The genus contains three recognized species: T. colocasiae, T. persephone, and T. proserpina, which are distinguished by male and female genitalia characters and have non-overlapping geographic distributions across Asia and the Pacific. These insects have been used as circumstantial evidence in biogeographic studies of taro domestication and origins. The genus was first described by Zimmerman in 1948.
Thionia elliptica
Thionia elliptica is a species of issid planthopper in the family Issidae, first described by Germar in 1830. It belongs to the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States.
Thionia omani
Thionia omani is a species of planthopper in the family Issidae, first described by Doering in 1938. It belongs to the superfamily Fulgoroidea, a diverse group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as planthoppers. The specific epithet "omani" suggests a connection to Oman, though the precise type locality and original collection details require verification from the original description. As a member of Issidae, it possesses the characteristic body form of this family, with a somewhat flattened, often compact body and wings that may be reduced or fully developed.
Thionia quinquata
Thionia quinquata is a species of planthopper in the family Issidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to the tribe Thioniini within the subfamily Issinae. The species has been documented in the southeastern United States, with confirmed records from Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina.
Thioniini
Thioniini is a tribe of planthoppers within the family Issidae, established by Melichar in 1906. Members are small, often cryptically colored insects with reduced wings or brachypterous forms common in the group. The tribe is primarily distributed in the Palearctic region, with notable diversity in the Mediterranean basin and parts of Asia. Thioniini species are frequently associated with rocky or arid habitats and are known for their jumping locomotion typical of fulgoromorphans.
Ticida
Ticida is a genus of planthoppers in the family Dictyopharidae, established by Uhler in 1891. Members of this genus are true bugs (Hemiptera) within the suborder Auchenorrhyncha and infraorder Fulgoromorpha. The genus has been documented through 71 iNaturalist observations. The name 'Ticida' has also been applied to a butterfly species (Ladda ticidas), but this usage is taxonomically distinct and not related to the planthopper genus.
Ticida cingulata
Ticida cingulata is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Uhler in 1891. It belongs to the tribe Orgeriini within the subfamily Orgeriinae. The species has been recorded from western North American states including California, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. Like other members of Dictyopharidae, it is presumed to feed on plant sap, though specific host associations and detailed biology remain poorly documented.
Ticida miracula
Ticida miracula is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1909. It is known from arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Like other dictyopharids, it possesses an elongated head projection. The species has been recorded from Arizona, California, and Baja California.
Ticida transversa
Ticida transversa is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Van Duzee in 1908. It belongs to the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group commonly known as dictyopharid planthoppers. The species is distributed across the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Ticrania
Ticrania is a genus of planthoppers in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Emeljanov in 2006. It belongs to the tribe Orgeriini, a group of flightless, often subterranean planthoppers with fossorial (burrowing) forelegs. Members of this genus are poorly known and likely inhabit sandy or loose soil environments associated with plant roots.
Ticrania chamberlini
Ticrania chamberlini is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, subfamily Orgeriinae. The species was described by Van Duzee in 1923. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group of true bugs known for their distinctive head morphology and often elaborate pronotal structures. Like other members of the family Dictyopharidae, this species is characterized by an elongated, often snout-like head projection. The genus Ticrania is placed in the tribe Orgeriini within the subfamily Orgeriinae.
Timonidia
Timonidia is a genus of planthoppers in the family Dictyopharidae, subfamily Orgeriinae. The genus was established by Ball and Hartzell in 1922. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Orgeriini and subtribe Orgeriina. As with other Dictyopharidae, species in this genus are likely characterized by elongated head processes and association with grassland or open habitat vegetation.
Timonidia solitaria
Timonidia solitaria is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described from California in 1922. The genus Timonidia is placed in the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group of dictyopharid planthoppers often associated with arid and semi-arid habitats. Like other members of this family, it likely possesses an enlarged, often elaborately modified head structure characteristic of many fulgoromorphs. The specific epithet 'solitaria' suggests this species may occur singly or in low densities relative to congeners.
Toya
Toya is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, established by Distant in 1906. These insects belong to the suborder Auchenorrhyncha within the order Hemiptera. The genus is part of the diverse planthopper fauna, with members typically associated with grasses and other herbaceous plants. Toya species are small, delicate insects with characteristic morphological features typical of delphacid planthoppers.