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Archasia auriculata
Archasia auriculata is a species of treehopper in the family Membracidae, characterized by an elaborate pronotal extension that resembles a leaf or plant part. The species was described by Fitch in 1851 and belongs to the tribe Telamonini within the subfamily Smiliinae. Treehoppers in this genus are known for their highly modified pronota that serve as camouflage and protection.
Carynota
Carynota is a genus of treehoppers in the family Membracidae, subfamily Smiliinae, established by Fitch in 1851. The genus contains four described species: C. maculata, C. marmorata, C. mera, and C. stupida. Treehoppers in this genus exhibit the enlarged pronotum characteristic of Membracidae, which extends over the body like a thorn or helmet.
Carynota mera
Carynota mera is a species of treehopper in the family Membracidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1830 as Membracis mera. It is distinguished from other members of the tribe Telamonini by its rounded pronotum. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in size, with females being larger than males. It is distributed across the eastern United States and eastern Canada.
Glossonotus nimbatulus
Glossonotus nimbatulus is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, first described by Ball in 1925. It belongs to the genus Glossonotus, which is characterized by pronounced pronotal projections. The species is known from scattered records across north-central and northeastern North America. Like other members of Membracidae, it feeds on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Glossonotus turriculatus
Glossonotus turriculatus is a species of treehopper in the family Membracidae, characterized by a distinctive turret-like or turban-shaped pronotal projection that extends over the thorax. This North American species belongs to the tribe Telamonini, a group known for elaborate pronotal ornamentation. The species was first described from specimens collected in the northeastern United States.
Glossonotus univittatus
Glossonotus univittatus is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, first described by Harris in 1841. It is characterized by a distinctive pronotal structure and a single pale stripe running longitudinally along the dorsal surface, as suggested by its specific epithet. The species has been recorded across multiple North American jurisdictions including Arkansas, British Columbia, Colorado, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia. As a member of the Telamonini tribe, it belongs to a group of treehoppers known for their elaborate pronotal modifications.
Heliria
Heliria is a genus of treehoppers in the family Membracidae, established by Stål in 1867. The genus contains thirteen described species distributed in North America. Members of this genus are phytophagous insects associated with woody host plants. At least one species, Heliria praealta, has been documented feeding on chokecherry (Prunus virginiana).
Heliria cristata
Heliria cristata is a North American treehopper species in the family Membracidae, first described by Léon Fairmaire in 1846. It is primarily associated with oak trees, particularly black oak (Quercus velutina), and occurs across a broad range in eastern North America. The species is one of approximately 200 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation of its occurrence.
Heliria praealta praealta
Heliria praealta praealta is a treehopper subspecies (Hemiptera: Membracidae) with a documented association with chokecherry (Prunus virginiana). New distribution records from Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma have extended its known range westward from previous eastern and central U.S. records. Additional occurrence data indicate presence in Alberta, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, and Montana. Taxonomic status varies between sources, with Catalogue of Life listing it as a synonym while GBIF treats it as accepted.
Heliria scalaris
Heliria scalaris is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, first described by Fairmaire in 1846. It belongs to the tribe Telamonini within the subfamily Smiliinae. The species has been recorded from multiple localities across North America including Alberta, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, and Iowa. Like other treehoppers, it possesses an enlarged pronotum that extends over the body.
Palonica
Palonica is a genus of treehoppers in the family Membracidae, tribe Telamonini, established by Ball in 1931. The genus contains four described species: Palonica nogalana, P. pyramidata, P. tremulata, and P. viridia. As members of the subfamily Smiliinae, these insects exhibit the pronounced pronotal modifications characteristic of many treehoppers. The genus has been documented in North America, with at least one species (Palonica portola) recorded from California.
Palonica pyramidata ampliata
Palonica pyramidata ampliata is a subspecies of treehopper in the family Membracidae, described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the tribe Telamonini within the subfamily Smiliinae. Treehoppers in this genus are characterized by their enlarged, often ornate pronotum that extends over the body. The subspecies epithet "ampliata" suggests enlarged or amplified features relative to the nominate form.
Palonica pyramidata nasuta
A subspecies of treehopper in the family Membracidae, characterized by the pronounced pronotal modifications typical of the group. Belongs to the tribe Telamonini within subfamily Smiliinae. Described by Ball in 1931.
Palonica pyramidata portola
Palonica pyramidata portola is a subspecies of treehopper in the family Membracidae, subfamily Smiliinae. It was described by Ball in 1931. The species Palonica pyramidata belongs to the tribe Telamonini, a group of treehoppers known for their often elaborate pronotal modifications. The subspecies epithet "portola" suggests a type locality or association, though specific details are not documented in available sources. Records indicate occurrence in Colorado, USA.
Palonica pyramidata pyramidata
Palonica pyramidata pyramidata is a subspecies of treehopper in the family Membracidae, tribe Telamonini. Treehoppers in this genus are characterized by their enlarged, often elaborately shaped pronotum. The subspecies was described by Uhler in 1877. It belongs to the Smiliinae subfamily, which is primarily distributed in the Nearctic region.
Palonica viridia
Palonica viridia is a species of treehopper in the family Membracidae, described by Ball in 1903. It belongs to the tribe Telamonini within the subfamily Smiliinae, a group characterized by pronounced pronotal modifications. The species has been recorded across multiple states in western and central North America.
Telamona ampelopsidis ampelopsidis
Telamona ampelopsidis ampelopsidis is a treehopper subspecies in the family Membracidae, characterized by the enlarged and often elaborately shaped pronotum typical of the group. This subspecies belongs to the tribe Telamonini within the subfamily Smiliinae. The specific epithet references its association with Ampelopsis (peppervine) host plants. Like other treehoppers, it feeds on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The subspecies is distributed across the eastern and central United States.
Telamona ampelopsidis tigrina
Telamona ampelopsidis tigrina is a subspecies of treehopper in the family Membracidae, subfamily Smiliinae. Described by Ball in 1931, it is part of a genus known for pronounced pronotal modifications that produce varied and often elaborate body shapes. The subspecies epithet "tigrina" suggests a striped or tiger-like coloration pattern, though specific diagnostic features for this infraspecific taxon require direct examination of type material.
Telamona decorata
Telamona decorata is a species of treehopper in the family Membracidae, subfamily Smiliinae. Like other members of this family, it possesses a characteristically enlarged and modified pronotum that extends over the body. The species was described by Ball in 1903 and occurs in North America.
Telamona dorana
Telamona dorana is a species of treehopper in the family Membracidae, described by Ball in 1931. As a member of the genus Telamona, it shares the characteristic enlarged pronotum typical of this group. The species is part of the diverse Nearctic fauna of Smiliinae, a subfamily known for varied pronotal ornamentation. Information specific to this species remains limited in published literature.
Telamona monticola
Telamona monticola is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, characterized by an enlarged and often elaborately shaped pronotum typical of the genus. The species is documented from oak trees, where both adults and nymphs feed. Nymphal development has been observed to complete in approximately eight weeks. The species belongs to the tribe Telamonini within the subfamily Smiliinae.
Telamona reclivata
Telamona reclivata is a Nearctic treehopper species in the tribe Telamonini, characterized by pronotal modifications typical of the genus. First described by Fitch in 1851, this species belongs to a group known for their enlarged, often elaborately shaped pronota that extend over the thorax. Like other members of Membracidae, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts and undergoes incomplete metamorphosis. The species has been documented across western and central North America.
Telamona vestita vestita
Telamona vestita vestita is a subspecies of treehopper in the family Membracidae, native to western North America. As a member of the tribe Telamonini, it possesses the characteristic enlarged pronotum typical of the genus Telamona. The subspecies was described by Ball in 1925 and is known from California and Oregon. Like other treehoppers, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plant associations for this subspecies have not been documented in the available literature.
Telamonanthe pulchella
A small treehopper species in the family Membracidae, characterized by the pronounced pronotal modifications typical of the group. First described by Ball in 1903, it belongs to the Nearctic tribe Telamonini within the subfamily Smiliinae. The species has been documented across the southwestern United States.
Telamonanthe rileyi
Telamonanthe rileyi is a treehopper species in the family Membracidae, subfamily Smiliinae, and tribe Telamonini. The species was described by Goding in 1892. It is part of a genus characterized by distinctive pronotal modifications typical of treehoppers. Based on collection records, it occurs in Texas and potentially other parts of the southern and central United States. As with other members of Membracidae, it is presumed to feed on plant sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts, though specific host plants for this species have not been documented in the available sources.
Telonaca
Telonaca is a small genus of treehoppers (family Membracidae) comprising two described species: Telonaca alta and Telonaca ramona. It belongs to the tribe Telamonini within the subfamily Smiliinae, a group characterized by pronounced pronotal modifications. The genus was established by Ball in 1918. Members of this genus exhibit the enlarged, often elaborately shaped pronotum typical of their family, which serves various ecological functions including camouflage and predator deterrence.
Telonaca ramona pasadena
Telonaca ramona pasadena is a subspecies of treehopper in the family Membracidae, first described by Ball in 1931. It belongs to the tribe Telamonini within the subfamily Smiliinae. Treehoppers in this genus are characterized by their enlarged pronotum, which forms distinctive helmet-like or thorn-like structures. The subspecies epithet "pasadena" suggests a geographic association with the Pasadena area of California.
Telonaca ramona ramona
Telonaca ramona ramona is a subspecies of treehopper in the family Membracidae, described by Ball in 1918. It belongs to the tribe Telamonini within the subfamily Smiliinae. Treehoppers in this genus are characterized by their enlarged, often elaborately modified pronotum that extends over the thorax. This subspecies has been recorded from California.
Thelia
locust treehopper (referring to T. bimaculata)
Thelia is a genus of treehoppers (Hemiptera: Membracidae) comprising at least two described species, including Thelia bimaculata (locust treehopper) and Thelia uhleri. Members of this genus are associated with woody host plants, particularly leguminous trees in the genus Robinia. The genus was established by Amyot & Audinet-Serville in 1843 and is classified within the tribe Telamonini.