Tenderfoot-leafhopper
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Draeculacephala mollipes
Tenderfoot Leafhopper
Draeculacephala mollipes is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Tenderfoot Leafhopper. It belongs to the genus Draeculacephala, a group of medium-sized leafhoppers distributed across North America. The species has been documented in western and central regions of the continent, with records from Canada through the western United States. As a member of the Cicadellini tribe, it possesses the characteristic morphological features of this group, including a somewhat flattened body form and enlarged hind legs adapted for jumping. Specific biological details regarding its life history, host plant associations, and ecological role remain limited in the available literature.