Platymetopiini
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Aligia
Aligia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by Ball in 1907. Species in this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus belongs to a diverse group of leafhoppers commonly found in North America.
Aligia californica
Aligia californica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Van Duzee in 1925. It is native to the western United States, with records from California and Oregon. As a member of the tribe Platymetopiini, it belongs to a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers whose members are generally associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Aligia colei
Aligia colei is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. Described by Van Duzee in 1925, this species belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini, a group of small, often cryptic leafhoppers. As with many members of this genus and tribe, detailed natural history information remains limited in the accessible literature.
Aligia dellana
Aligia dellana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Like other members of this genus, it is a small, sap-feeding insect associated with vegetation. The species is known from limited observations, with 22 records documented on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Aligia turbinata
Aligia turbinata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1931. The genus Aligia belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Very little published information exists on the natural history of this species.
Aplanus albidus
Aplanus albidus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1900. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States.
Aplanusiella
Aplanusiella is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae) in the tribe Platymetopiini, subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus was established by Nielson and Haws in 1992 and contains species found in western North America. Like other deltocephaline leafhoppers, members of this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant vascular tissues.
Aplanusiella californiensis
Aplanusiella californiensis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Nielson and Haws in 1992. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is endemic to California, as indicated by both its specific epithet and documented distribution records. It is one of few species in the genus Aplanusiella, a group of small cicadellid leafhoppers.
Aplanusiella utahensis
Aplanusiella utahensis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Nielson and Haws in 1992. It is endemic to Utah, as indicated by its specific epithet and confirmed distribution records. As a member of the tribe Platymetopiini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers typically associated with grassland and shrubland habitats.
Atanus
Atanus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Oman in 1938. The genus comprises more than 40 described species distributed across North, Central, and South America. Members are classified in the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. As typical leafhoppers, they likely share the piercing-sucking mouthparts and jumping hind legs characteristic of the family.
Bandara
Bandara is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by Ball in 1931. As a member of the Platymetopiini, it belongs to a group of deltocephaline leafhoppers characterized by particular morphological features of the head and male genitalia. The genus contains multiple species distributed in the Nearctic region.
Bandara parallela
Bandara parallela is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Knull in 1946. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species is part of the diverse Hemiptera order, which includes true bugs with piercing-sucking mouthparts. Very little specific biological information is documented for this particular species.
Bonneyana
Bonneyana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. The genus was established by Oman in 1949. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized Hemiptera with characteristic leafhopper morphology. The genus is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna of North America, with species distributed primarily in the western and southwestern United States.
Bonneyana osborni
Bonneyana osborni is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was described by Ball in 1900. The species is known from the western Great Plains region of North America, with records from Colorado and Nebraska. Like other members of the Platymetopiini, it likely inhabits grassland environments.
Bonneyana terminalis
Bonneyana terminalis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described as Idiodonus terminalis by Ball in 1937. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, a diverse group of plant-feeding insects commonly known as sharpshooters or leafhoppers. The genus Bonneyana is a small taxon within this tribe, with limited published information on its biology and distribution.
Caladonus
Caladonus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Platymetopiini. The genus was established by Oman in 1949. As a member of the leafhopper family, species in this genus are presumed to be phytophagous and possess the characteristic jumping hind legs and piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of Cicadellidae. The genus is part of the diverse Platymetopiini tribe, which contains numerous genera of small to medium-sized leafhoppers.
Caladonus coquilletti
Caladonus coquilletti is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Platymetopiini. The species was described by Van Duzee in 1890. It belongs to a genus of leafhoppers characterized by distinctive morphological features typical of the Platymetopiini. Leafhoppers in this family are generally small to medium-sized insects with piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant vascular tissues.
Cetexa
Cetexa is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by Oman in 1949. The genus contains multiple species distributed primarily in the Americas. Leafhoppers in this genus are small, active insects that feed on plant sap.
Colladonus
Colladonus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Ball in 1936. Species in this genus are native to North America and are economically significant as vectors of X-disease phytoplasma (Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni), which affects stone fruit crops including cherries, peaches, and nectarines. The genus includes notable species such as Colladonus clitellarius (saddled leafhopper) and C. montanus, both documented as important disease vectors.
Colladonus aureolus
Colladonus aureolus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1894. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented across the Pacific Northwest and California, with observations concentrated in Washington, Oregon, California, and British Columbia. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with woody host plants, though specific ecological details remain limited in published literature.
Colladonus balius
Colladonus balius is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hamilton in 1987. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Like other members of its genus, it is a small, sap-feeding insect. The species has been recorded from Nova Scotia, Canada. Very little specific information is available about its biology or ecology.
Colladonus brunneus
Colladonus brunneus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Osborn in 1915. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from several northeastern and midwestern U.S. states.
Colladonus flavocapitatus
Colladonus flavocapitatus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1890. The specific epithet flavocapitatus (yellow-headed) suggests a distinctive yellow coloration on the head. The species belongs to the genus Colladonus, which includes several North American leafhoppers. Like other members of its tribe Platymetopiini, it is likely associated with woody plants, though specific host records for this species are not documented in the provided sources.
Colladonus mendicus
Colladonus mendicus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae. It has been documented in central California agricultural systems and across western North America. The species is known to be preyed upon by the crabronid wasp Clitemnestra bipunctata.
Colladonus sannio
Colladonus sannio is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Bliven in 1955. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The genus Colladonus includes multiple species of leafhoppers found in North America, some of which are documented as prey for certain wasp species. Records of C. sannio are sparse, with limited observation data available.
Colladonus waldanus
Colladonus waldanus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1903. It belongs to the genus Colladonus, a group of leafhoppers found primarily in North America. The species has been recorded from multiple Canadian provinces and U.S. states in western and north-central North America. Like other members of its family, it is a plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Crassana
Crassana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by DeLong & Hershberger in 1947. The genus is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal available information on species diversity, biology, and ecology. As a member of the leafhopper family, species in this genus are presumed to be phytophagous, feeding on plant sap via piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations remain unstudied. The genus appears to be rarely collected, with only 12 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Eusama
Eusama is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Platymetopiini, established by Oman in 1949. Members of this genus are part of the diverse Deltocephalinae subfamily, one of the largest groups within leafhoppers. The genus is poorly known, with minimal published biological information and few documented observations.
Eusama amanda
Eusama amanda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is part of a genus whose members are associated with grassland and prairie habitats. Records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Eutettix aequalis
Eutettix aequalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. First described by Hepner in 1942, this species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases including GBIF, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. The genus Eutettix belongs to the diverse leafhopper fauna of North America. Records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States including Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.
Eutettix borealis
Eutettix borealis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. The species is known from limited distribution records in the northeastern United States. As a member of the tribe Platymetopiini, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers whose biology and ecology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Eutettix marmoratus
Eutettix marmoratus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species is recorded from multiple states across the eastern and central United States, with distribution records from Colorado to the Atlantic coast. As a member of the Auchenorrhyncha, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Eutettix minutus
Eutettix minutus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. Distribution records indicate occurrence in Oklahoma and Texas. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of the order.
Eutettix nitens
Eutettix nitens is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1909. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in Florida based on distribution records. Like other leafhoppers, it is a member of the order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts. Available information on this species is limited, with few observational records and minimal published biological data.
Eutettix pediculus
Eutettix pediculus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. This species has been recorded from multiple states in the central and southeastern United States, including Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee. As a member of the leafhopper family, it likely feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host associations and detailed biology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Eutettix pictus
Eutettix pictus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Van Duzee in 1892. The species belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. It is documented from several U.S. states including Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and the District of Columbia. The specific epithet "pictus" refers to its painted or marked appearance.
Eutettix planus
Eutettix planus is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species is known from arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Like other members of the genus Eutettix, it is likely associated with desert and grassland vegetation, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the literature.
Eutettix querci
Eutettix querci is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Gillette and Baker in 1895. The specific epithet 'querci' suggests an association with oak (Quercus), though detailed biological information remains limited. A variety, Eutettix querci var. albus, was described by Hepner in 1942 but is now considered a synonym. Distribution records indicate occurrence in western and south-central United States.
Eutettix subspinosus
Eutettix subspinosus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been recorded from Arizona.
Eutettix variabilis
Eutettix variabilis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Hepner in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. Distribution records indicate presence in Arkansas, Ontario, and South Dakota. As with other members of the genus Eutettix, it is a true bug in the order Hemiptera, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts adapted for feeding on plant fluids.
Fitchana vitellina
Fitchana vitellina is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Platymetopiini. Originally described by Fitch in 1851 as Acocephalus vitellinus, it has been reclassified to the genus Fitchana. The species has been recorded across multiple North American locations including British Columbia, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, and the District of Columbia.
Floridonus
Floridonus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, and tribe Platymetopiini. It was established by Oman in 1949. The genus is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna of the Americas, with species recorded primarily from the southern United States and Mexico. Like other deltocephaline leafhoppers, members of this genus are likely associated with herbaceous vegetation.
Floridonus taxodii
Floridonus taxodii is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Sanders and DeLong in 1923. The specific epithet 'taxodii' suggests an association with bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), though this relationship is not explicitly documented in available sources. The species is endemic to Florida, with records limited to this state. As a member of the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae, it belongs to a diverse group of leafhoppers characterized by particular wing venation patterns and male genitalia structures.
Idiodonus
Idiodonus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1936. The genus belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Species of Idiodonus are found in Europe and North America, with confirmed records from Scandinavia, Denmark, and the northeastern United States. At least two species are recognized: Idiodonus acus and Idiodonus albifrons.
Idiodonus aurantiacus
Idiodonus aurantiacus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Provancher in 1872 under the basionym Jassus aurantiacus. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented across northern North America, with records from Alaska and several Canadian provinces as well as Montana. Like other leafhoppers, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations remain undocumented.
Mesamia diana
Mesamia diana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, described by Van Duzee in 1925. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini, a group of leafhoppers within the large and diverse family Cicadellidae. The genus Mesamia is part of the leafhopper superfamily Membracoidea, which includes some of the most economically significant plant-feeding insects. Very little specific information is available about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Mesamia divisa
Mesamia divisa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by DeLong and Hershberger in 1947. It belongs to the subfamily Deltocephalinae and tribe Platymetopiini. The species is known from multiple states in central and northern Mexico. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Nigridonus
Nigridonus is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Deltocephalinae, tribe Platymetopiini. Established by Oman in 1949, this genus belongs to a diverse group of sap-feeding insects within the order Hemiptera. Members of this genus are poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited published information on their biology and ecology.
Nigridonus illumina
Nigridonus illumina is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1909. It belongs to the tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. The species has been documented in Arizona based on distribution records. As a member of Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Norvellina apachana
Norvellina apachana is a small leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the genus Norvellina, which is part of the diverse tribe Platymetopiini within the subfamily Deltocephalinae. Leafhoppers in this genus are typically minute, often colorful insects that feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species epithet 'apachana' suggests an association with the Apache region of the southwestern United States.