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Delphacodes
delphacid planthoppers
Delphacodes is a large genus of delphacid planthoppers comprising over 230 described species with worldwide distribution. Species in this genus are phloem-feeding herbivores primarily associated with grasses and cereal crops. Several species are economically significant as vectors of plant viruses affecting maize, wheat, and other gramineae, including Mal de Río Cuarto virus and maize rough dwarf virus. The genus exhibits wing dimorphism, with both brachypterous (short-winged) and macropterous (long-winged) forms occurring within populations.
Delphacodes acuministyla
Delphacodes acuministyla is a species of delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Dozier in 1926. It is a small, winged insect in the order Hemiptera, characterized by the family-specific trait of having a large, mobile spur on the hind tibia. The species is known from eastern and southeastern North America, with records from Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, and Florida.
Delphacodes angulata
Delphacodes angulata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1947. The species is distributed across the south-central United States, with records from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. As a member of the genus Delphacodes, it belongs to a group of small planthoppers that are commonly associated with grasses and are known vectors of plant pathogens.
Delphacodes anufrievi
Delphacodes anufrievi is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Wilson in 1992. It belongs to a genus containing numerous species associated with grasses and sedges. The species is known from western Canada, with records from British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. Like other delphacids, it likely inhabits wetland and grassland ecosystems where its host plants occur.
Delphacodes balli
Delphacodes balli is a species of delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Muir and Giffard in 1924. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Connecticut, North Carolina, and Ontario. As a member of the planthopper family Delphacidae, it belongs to a group of sap-feeding insects characterized by a distinctive movable spur on the hind tibia. Very little specific information has been published about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Delphacodes bocana
Delphacodes bocana is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1947. The species is known from Texas in the southern United States. Like other members of Delphacidae, it belongs to the Auchenorrhyncha, a group of sap-feeding insects. The genus Delphacodes includes numerous species associated with grassland and wetland habitats.
Delphacodes furcata
Delphacodes furcata is a planthopper species in the family Delphacidae, native to North America. As a member of the genus Delphacodes, it belongs to a group of small, economically significant planthoppers often associated with grassland and wetland habitats. The species is documented in entomological records but detailed natural history information remains limited in available sources.
Delphacodes mcateei
Delphacodes mcateei is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Muir and Giffard in 1924. The species is known from scattered records across the eastern and central United States. As a member of Delphacodes, it likely inhabits grassland and wetland habitats associated with its host plants, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Delphacodes quadridentis
Delphacodes quadridentis is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1948. It belongs to a genus of small, often economically significant planthoppers that feed on grasses and sedges. The specific epithet "quadridentis" refers to a distinctive four-toothed structure, likely on the male genitalia or other diagnostic feature. Species in this genus are known vectors of plant pathogens and are studied for their agricultural impact.
Delphacodes recurvata
Delphacodes recurvata is a planthopper species in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1948. It belongs to a genus of small planthoppers that are commonly associated with grasses and sedges. Members of the family Delphacidae are characterized by a distinctive spur on the hind tibia and are significant as vectors of plant pathogens, though specific pathogen associations for this species have not been documented. The species has been recorded from several mid-Atlantic and southeastern U.S. states.
Delphacodes shermani
Delphacodes shermani is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate planthoppers commonly associated with grasses and sedges. The species has been documented from multiple states in the eastern and central United States, with records from Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, and North Carolina. Like other members of Delphacidae, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem, though specific host plant associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Delphacodes trimaculata
Delphacodes trimaculata is a species of delphacid planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1948. It is a small, sap-feeding insect belonging to the order Hemiptera, suborder Auchenorrhyncha. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, and Illinois. As a member of the genus Delphacodes, it shares characteristics typical of this group of planthoppers, including a movable spur on the hind tibia.
Delphacodes truncata
Delphacodes truncata is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Beamer in 1948. It belongs to the genus Delphacodes, a group of small, delicate planthoppers commonly known as delphacids. The species name 'truncata' refers to a truncated or shortened feature, likely some aspect of the genitalia or wing structure as is common in this group's taxonomy. As a member of the Delphacidae, it is a phloem-feeding insect associated with grasses and sedges.
Delphacodes turgida
Delphacodes turgida is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1948. The species is recorded from the southeastern United States, specifically Florida and Georgia. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts and is associated with grassland and wetland habitats typical of delphacid planthoppers. The taxonomic status of this species has been subject to some confusion, with Catalogue of Life listing it as a synonym while GBIF treats it as accepted.
Delphacodes waldeni
Delphacodes waldeni is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Metcalf in 1923. It belongs to a genus that includes numerous species associated with wetland and grassland habitats. Like other delphacids, it is presumed to feed on plant sap, though specific host plant associations for this species have not been documented. The species has been recorded from limited localities in eastern North America.
Delphacoidea
planthopper superfamily, delphacid planthoppers
Delphacoidea is a superfamily of planthoppers within the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, comprising approximately 2,000 described species across two families: Delphacidae (the largest family of planthoppers) and the smaller Achilixiidae. Members are characterized by a movable spur on the hind tibia, a feature unique among planthoppers. The superfamily has a global distribution and includes numerous economically significant agricultural pests, particularly rice planthoppers in the genus *Nilaparvata*.
Derbidae
Derbid Planthoppers, Derbids
Derbidae is a large and diverse family of planthoppers within the superfamily Fulgoroidea, comprising over 1,700 described species in 166 genera. Adults are small sap-sucking insects typically 5–10 mm in length, with highly variable morphology across subfamilies and tribes. The family exhibits striking diversity in wing shape, head structure, and antennae form. Nymphs develop in decaying organic matter, particularly under bark of dead trees and in palm debris, where they feed on fungi—an unusual life history trait among planthoppers. Several species are economically significant as suspected vectors of phytoplasma diseases affecting palms, including lethal yellowing and related syndromes, though clear evidence of transmission remains limited.
Deserta
Deserta is a genus of planthoppers in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball and Hartzell in 1922. These insects belong to the order Hemiptera and are part of the diverse group of true bugs known as planthoppers. The genus is placed within the subfamily Orgeriinae and tribe Orgeriini.
Deserta bipunctata
Deserta bipunctata is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group of flightless or weak-flying planthoppers commonly known as 'false leafhoppers.' The genus Deserta is endemic to western North America. The specific epithet 'bipunctata' refers to two spots, likely describing a distinctive marking pattern on the body.
Deserta obesa
Deserta obesa is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the subfamily Orgeriinae, a group commonly known as orgeriine planthoppers that are typically associated with arid and semi-arid environments. The species has been documented from the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and Utah.
Deserta obscura
Obscure Planthopper
Deserta obscura is a planthopper species in the family Dictyopharidae, known from the western United States. It belongs to a genus of small, often cryptic planthoppers that inhabit arid and semi-arid grasslands. The species has been documented in California, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah, typically in association with shortgrass prairie and sagebrush steppe habitats. Like other members of the subfamily Orgeriinae, it likely feeds on grass species and exhibits limited dispersal capabilities.
Deserta pinturensis
Deserta pinturensis is a species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, first described by Doering in 1955. It belongs to the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, a group commonly known as fulgoroid planthoppers. The genus Deserta is classified within the subfamily Orgeriinae and tribe Orgeriini. This species is part of a taxonomic group characterized by often elaborate head projections and specialized host associations with plants.
Deserta raptoria
A species of planthopper in the family Dictyopharidae, described by Ball in 1937. The specific epithet 'raptoria' suggests raptorial adaptations, though detailed ecological and morphological information is scarce in available sources. The genus Deserta is part of the diverse planthopper fauna, with most members being phytophagous.
Dicondylus
Dicondylus is a genus of parasitoid wasps in the family Dryinidae. Members of this genus are known to attack planthoppers (Hemiptera: Delphacidae), including agricultural pests such as the Rice Brown Planthopper. The genus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some authorities treating it as a synonym of Gonatopus.
Dictyobia atra
Dictyobia atra is a species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1914. It is a member of the subfamily Elicinae and tribe Elicini. The species has been documented in North America, with specific records from California. Like other tropiduchid planthoppers, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though detailed biological studies are limited.
Dictyobia semivitrea
Dictyobia semivitrea is a species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, first described by Provancher in 1889. It belongs to the tribe Elicini within the subfamily Elicinae. The species has been recorded across a broad geographic range in North America, from California and Texas to Québec.
Dictyonissus
Dictyonissus is a genus of tropiduchid planthoppers in the family Tropiduchidae, established by Uhler in 1876. The genus comprises at least two described species: D. griphus and D. nigropilosus. As members of the subfamily Elicinae, these insects are part of the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily within the true bugs (Hemiptera).
Dictyonissus griphus
Dictyonissus griphus is a tropiduchid planthopper species described by Uhler in 1876. It belongs to the family Tropiduchidae, a group of fulgoroid planthoppers characterized by their often broad, flattened body form. The species occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Dictyopharidae
Dictyopharid Planthoppers
Dictyopharidae is a family of planthoppers in the infraorder Fulgoromorpha, comprising nearly 760 species in more than 150 genera. The family is characterized by distinctive morphological features including an elongated frons or head projection in many species, and antennae arising from the side of the head below the compound eye. The family is divided into two subfamilies: Dictyopharinae and Orgeriinae. Fossil records extend back to the Late Cretaceous (Santonian age).
Dictyssa clathrata
Dictyssa clathrata is a species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, described by Melichar in 1906. It belongs to the tribe Elicinae within the subfamily Elicinae. The species has been recorded in California, North America. As a member of the Fulgoromorpha, it shares the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of this group of Hemiptera.
Dictyssa fenestrata
Dictyssa fenestrata is a species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, described by Ball in 1910. The species is known from California and belongs to the tribe Elicini within the subfamily Elicinae. Like other tropiduchid planthoppers, it is a sap-feeding insect associated with vascular plants. Published records for this species are sparse, with only one observation documented on iNaturalist.
Dictyssa fusca
Dictyssa fusca is a planthopper species in the family Tropiduchidae, described by Melichar in 1906. It belongs to the order Hemiptera (true bugs), specifically within the suborder Auchenorrhyncha, which includes leafhoppers, treehoppers, and planthoppers. The species has been recorded from California in North America.
Dictyssa leonilae
Dictyssa leonilae is a planthopper species in the family Tropiduchidae, described by O'Brien in 1986. The genus Dictyssa is a small Neotropical group within this family. Very little published information exists regarding the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Dictyssa maculosa
Dictyssa maculosa is a species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, first described from California by Doering in 1938. The species is known from a small number of records and is characterized by spotted wing patterns, as indicated by its specific epithet. It belongs to a genus of small, relatively obscure planthoppers within the diverse Fulgoroidea superfamily.
Dictyssa mira
Dictyssa mira is a species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, described by Van Duzee in 1928. It belongs to the tribe Elicini within the subfamily Elicinae. As a member of the Hemiptera, it shares the characteristic piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs. The species has been recorded from California in North America.
Dictyssa ovata
Dictyssa ovata is a planthopper species in the family Tropiduchidae, first described by Ball in 1910. It belongs to the subfamily Elicinae and tribe Elicini. The species is known from western North America, including California and Baja California. Like other members of its family, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Dictyssa schuhi
Dictyssa schuhi is a species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, described by O'Brien in 1986. It belongs to the tribe Elicini within the subfamily Elicinae. The species has been documented in the western United States, specifically in California and Oregon. As with other members of Tropiduchidae, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap.
Dictyssa transversa
Dictyssa transversa is a planthopper species in the family Tropiduchidae, described by Van Duzee in 1914. It belongs to a group of small, often cryptic insects known for their distinctive wing venation patterns. The species has been recorded from California and is part of the North American fauna of this predominantly tropical family.
Dictyssonia
Dictyssonia is a genus of planthoppers in the family Tropiduchidae, described by Ball in 1936. It belongs to the tribe Elicini within the subfamily Elicinae. The genus is rarely encountered, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist. Members of this genus share the general morphology of tropiduchid planthoppers but specific diagnostic features remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Dyctidea
Dyctidea is a genus of planthoppers in the family Tropiduchidae, first described by Uhler in 1889. The genus contains eight described species distributed in North America. Members are tropiduchid planthoppers, a group characterized by their distinctive wing venation and body form. The genus has been documented through limited observations, with 26 records on iNaturalist.
Dyctidea intermedia
Dyctidea intermedia is a planthopper species in the family Tropiduchidae, first described by Uhler in 1889. It belongs to the subfamily Elicinae and tribe Elicini. The species is known from limited records in western North America, specifically California and Baja California. Like other tropiduchid planthoppers, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap using its piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Dyctidea texana
A species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, described by O'Brien in 1986. The specific epithet 'texana' indicates its association with Texas. As a member of the Fulgoroidea superfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of sap-feeding insects commonly known as planthoppers.
Dyctidea valida
Dyctidea valida is a species of tropiduchid planthopper described by Doering in 1940. It belongs to the family Tropiduchidae, a group of fulgoroid insects commonly known as planthoppers. The species is known from North America, with records from California. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Dyctidea variegata
Dyctidea variegata is a species of planthopper in the family Tropiduchidae, described by Van Duzee in 1938. It belongs to the subfamily Elicinae and tribe Elicini. The species is known from California and represents one of the few documented members of this genus in North America. Tropiduchidae planthoppers are generally associated with woody and herbaceous vegetation, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Dysimia pseudomaculata
Dysimia pseudomaculata is a species of planthopper in the family Derbidae, described by Broomfield in 1985. It belongs to the tribe Cenchreini, a group of derbid planthoppers characterized by often intricate wing patterns and association with particular host plants. The species is known from Florida, where it has been documented through iNaturalist observations. Like other derbids, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The specific epithet "pseudomaculata" suggests a resemblance to or distinction from a maculata (spotted) form in a related taxon.
Elachodelphax
Elachodelphax is a genus of planthoppers in the family Delphacidae, described by Vilbaste in 1965. Members belong to the tribe Delphacini within the subfamily Delphacinae. These insects are small, sap-feeding true bugs associated with grasses and sedges. The genus appears to be rarely collected, with minimal documentation in public databases.
Elachodelphax bifida
Elachodelphax bifida is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1948. It belongs to a genus of small, grass-feeding insects characterized by reduced wing venation and simplified body structure. The species is known from scattered records across the southwestern United States and New York.
Elachodelphax coloradensis
Elachodelphax coloradensis is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, first described by Beamer in 1952. It belongs to a genus of small delphacid planthoppers found in western North America. The species is known from California and Colorado, with records indicating presence in these two states. Like other delphacids, it likely inhabits grassland and wetland habitats where its host grasses grow.
Elachodelphax hochae
Elachodelphax hochae is a species of planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Wilson in 1992. It belongs to a genus of small delphacid planthoppers characterized by reduced wings and reduced flight capability. The species is known from western and northern Canada.
Elachodelphax indistinctus
Elachodelphax indistinctus is a small planthopper in the family Delphacidae, described by Crawford in 1914. The species is known from a limited number of records across the western Great Plains and Rocky Mountain regions of North America. Like other delphacids, it is presumed to feed on grasses, though specific host associations remain undocumented.