Typhlocybinae
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Aguriahana
Aguriahana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Distant in 1918. The genus belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small, often delicate leafhoppers. It includes at least one confirmed species, Aguriahana stellulata. Species are recorded from Europe, North America, and Japan.
Aguriahana stellulata
Cherry Leafhopper
Aguriahana stellulata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Cherry Leafhopper. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group characterized by small size and often intricate wing patterning. The species has been documented across Europe and North America, with additional records from parts of Russia.
Alconeura
Alconeura is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. At least one species, A. bisagittata, has been documented as a specialist on Florida rosemary (Ceratiola ericoides). The genus was established by Ball & DeLong in 1925. Members belong to the tribe Dikraneurini, a group of small, often plant-associated leafhoppers.
Alconeura cinctella
Alconeura cinctella is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by DeLong & Ruppel in 1951. The species is recorded from several states in Mexico. As a member of the Typhlocybinae, it belongs to a group of small, often delicate leafhoppers that feed on plant sap.
Alconeura dorsalis
Alconeura dorsalis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species was described by DeLong in 1924 and is currently accepted as valid. It belongs to the tribe Dikraneurini, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with herbaceous vegetation. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the southeastern and southwestern United States.
Alconeura lappa
Alconeura lappa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Griffith in 1938. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. Records indicate this species occurs in Arizona. As with other members of its genus, it is likely a small, plant-feeding insect, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Alconeura necopinata
Alconeura necopinata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Griffith in 1938. It belongs to the tribe Dikraneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers. Records indicate occurrence in California. Very little specific biological information has been published for this species.
Alconeura quadrimaculata
Sycamore Leafhopper
Alconeura quadrimaculata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the Sycamore Leafhopper. It was described by Lawson in 1930 and is native to the southwestern United States. The species belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with specific host plants.
Alconeura tricolor
Alconeura tricolor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, tribe Dikraneurini. It was described by Van Duzee in 1914. The species is known from the southwestern United States, with records from California and New Mexico. As a member of the Typhlocybinae, it belongs to a group commonly known as the 'sharpshooters' or 'leafhoppers,' though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Alebra aurea
Alebra aurea is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Walsh in 1862. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as the typhlocybine leafhoppers. The species name 'aurea' (Latin for 'golden') likely refers to coloration characteristics. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts typical of true bugs.
Alebra bicincta
Alebra bicincta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by DeLong in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with woody plants. The specific epithet "bicincta" (meaning "two-banded") likely refers to a color pattern feature, though detailed morphological descriptions remain limited in accessible literature. The species is recorded from several U.S. states but appears to be relatively poorly known compared to other Alebra species.
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Alebra elegans is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Hamilton in 1995. It belongs to the genus Alebra, a group of small, often pale-colored leafhoppers. The species has been recorded in northeastern North America, specifically in the U.S. states of Maine and New Hampshire, and in the Canadian province of Québec. Like other members of Typhlocybinae, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Alebra wahlbergi
Alebra wahlbergi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Boheman in 1845. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Alebrini. The species has been recorded in multiple geographic regions including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs.
Alnetoidia
Alnetoidia is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The genus was established by Dlabola in 1958 and contains at least two recognized species: Alnetoidia alneti and Alnetoidia awla. Species are distributed in Europe and Japan. Alnetoidia alneti has been documented as polyphagous, exhibiting morphological variation associated with different host plants.
Alnetoidia alneti
A small leafhopper in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, Alnetoidia alneti exhibits documented morphological variation associated with different host plants. It is considered polyphagous, feeding on multiple plant species rather than being restricted to a single host. The species has been studied using multivariate morphometric approaches to quantify host-associated phenotypic plasticity or local adaptation. It belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a diverse group of leafhoppers commonly found in the Palearctic region.
Barela
Barela is a genus of leafhoppers (family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, tribe Alebrini) established by Young in 1957. The genus belongs to the diverse group of typhlocybine leafhoppers, which are generally small, delicate insects with reduced wing venation. As a genus-level taxon, Barela encompasses multiple species, though specific biological details for the genus as a whole remain limited in published literature. The genus is part of the Alebrini tribe, whose members are typically associated with feeding on vascular plant tissues.
Brunerella magnifica
Brunerella magnifica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Young in 1952. As a member of the tribe Alebrini, it belongs to a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers that feed on plant phloem. The specific epithet "magnifica" suggests notable or striking appearance, though detailed morphological descriptions are scarce in the accessible literature. The species has been recorded from Cuba and Mexico based on distribution data.
Chlorita
Chlorita is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The genus was established by Fieber in 1872. Species occur in Europe, with documented records from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and southern Italy. Some species exhibit strict host plant associations, including monophagy on Artemisia campestris subsp. variabilis.
Coccineasca banksianae
Coccineasca banksianae is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by Hamilton in 1982 and is classified within the tribe Empoascini. The species is recorded from multiple provinces in Canada. As a member of Typhlocybinae, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers commonly known as typhlocybine or 'sharpshooter' leafhoppers, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Dikraneura abnormis
Dikraneura abnormis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, tribe Dikraneurini. Originally described by Walsh in 1862, this species belongs to a genus of small, delicate leafhoppers commonly known as grape leafhoppers. The genus Dikraneura contains species that are frequently associated with woody plants, particularly grapevines (Vitis spp.), and several species in this genus are economically significant agricultural pests. D. abnormis has been recorded from multiple localities in North America including British Columbia, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, and Illinois.
Dikraneura arizona
Dikraneura arizona is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. First described by DeLong & Caldwell in 1937, this small hemipteran is distributed across the southwestern and north-central United States. As a member of the tribe Dikraneurini, it shares characteristics with other minute leafhoppers that feed on plant phloem.
Dikraneura carneola
A small leafhopper in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, recorded across western North America from Alaska to California. The species was described by Stål in 1858 and is currently treated as accepted in GBIF, though listed as a synonym in Catalogue of Life. As a member of Dikraneurini, it belongs to a group of minute, often pale-colored leafhoppers that feed on plant phloem.
Dikraneura rufula
Dikraneura rufula is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Described by Gillette in 1898, this small hemipteran is part of a genus characterized by distinctive wing venation patterns. Records indicate presence in western North America including California, Utah, and British Columbia, as well as Québec. Available observation data is limited, with few documented occurrences in natural history collections and citizen science platforms.
Dikraneurini
Dikraneurini is a diverse tribe of leafhoppers in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, containing 74 genera and 497 valid species worldwide. Members are small, slender, phloem-feeding insects typically 3.0–3.5 mm in length, often with white to yellowish coloration. The tribe is economically significant as it includes potential agricultural pests and belongs to the leafhopper family most associated with plant pathogen transmission. Dikrella mella, a member of this tribe, has been documented as a potential pest of avocado in Mexico.
Dikrella
Dikrella is a genus of leafhoppers in the subfamily Typhlocybinae, tribe Dikraneurini, containing approximately 37 species distributed from the United States through Central America to South America. Members are small, delicate insects typically 3–4 mm in length. The genus has agricultural significance: Dikrella californica has been used as an intermediary host for the parasitic wasp Anagnus epos, employed in biological control of the western grape leafhopper. Several species are associated with economically important host plants including avocado and pequi.
Dikrella californica
Blackberry Leafhopper
Dikrella californica, commonly known as the Blackberry Leafhopper, is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae. The species was described by Lawson in 1930 and is native to western North America. It is associated with blackberry (Rubus spp.) as a host plant, though detailed biological studies remain limited. The species belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small leafhoppers often referred to as "sharpshooters" or "typhlocybine leafhoppers."
Dikrella cruentata
blackberry leafhopper
Dikrella cruentata, commonly known as the blackberry leafhopper, is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species was described by Gillette in 1898. A synonymized subspecies, D. cruentata kansiensis, was described by Lawson in 1930. The common name suggests an association with blackberry plants, though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented in available sources.
Dikrella hamar
Dikrella hamar is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by DeLong and Ross in 1950. The species is known from scattered records in the eastern United States.
Dikrella scimitar
Dikrella scimitar is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Chandler in 2017. It belongs to a group of small, plant-feeding insects known for their delicate structure and specialized mouthparts adapted for piercing and sucking plant fluids. The specific epithet "scimitar" may allude to a curved morphological feature, though this is not explicitly documented in available sources.
Edwardsiana
Edwardsiana is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Species are found in Europe, Australia, and North America. The genus includes economically significant species such as Edwardsiana crataegi (apple leafhopper), which is a pest of fruit trees and serves as host for egg parasitoids in the genus Anagrus. Some species have been introduced to New Zealand and other regions.
Edwardsiana commissuralis
Edwardsiana commissuralis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, first described by Stål in 1858. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate leafhoppers commonly associated with woody plants. Distribution records indicate occurrence in western North America from Alaska southward through British Columbia to California, with additional records from Colorado and Idaho. As a member of Typhlocybinae, it likely feeds on plant phloem, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Edwardsiana lethierryi
Edwardsiana lethierryi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Originally described by Edwards in 1881, this species has been recorded from multiple localities including England, British Columbia (Canada), Connecticut (USA), and New Zealand (Canterbury/Christchurch region). The genus Edwardsiana belongs to the tribe Typhlocybini, a group of small leafhoppers often associated with woody plants. As a member of the Typhlocybinae, it likely feeds on plant phloem sap, though specific host plant associations for this species remain poorly documented.
Edwardsiana prunicola
Prune Leafhopper
Edwardsiana prunicola is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It is commonly known as the Prune Leafhopper, reflecting its association with Prunus host plants. The species was described by Edwards in 1914 and is distributed across parts of Europe, western North America, and other regions. As a member of the Typhlocybinae, it is likely a phloem-feeding insect, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the accessible literature.
Edwardsiana pseudocommissuralis
Edwardsiana pseudocommissuralis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by Christian in 1953. The species belongs to the genus Edwardsiana, a group of small leafhoppers commonly associated with woody plants. Records indicate it occurs in northeastern North America.
Edwardsiana rosae
Rose Leafhopper
Edwardsiana rosae, commonly known as the Rose Leafhopper, is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae. It is a member of the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group characterized by their small size and association with woody plants. The species was described by Linnaeus in 1758, making it one of the earlier described leafhopper species. It has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning parts of Asia, Europe, and North America.
Ellescina
Ellescina is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Species in this genus are small, delicate insects associated with vegetation. The genus is part of the diverse Erythroneurini tribe, one of the largest groups of typhlocybine leafhoppers.
Empoa
Empoa is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, established by Fitch in 1851 and currently treated as a subgenus of Typhlocyba Germar, 1833. The genus was synonymized with Empoides Vilbaste, 1968, with nine new combinations resulting from this taxonomic revision. Empoa species are part of the Typhlocybinae subfamily, characterized by their small size and plant-feeding habits. The gillettei complex within Empoa comprises 14 Nearctic species that share identical male genitalia, requiring host association data and coloration patterns for species-level identification.
Empoa albicans
Empoa albicans is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Walsh in 1862. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small, often economically significant leafhoppers. The species has been recorded from several states in the eastern and midwestern United States including Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Mississippi. Like other members of the genus Empoa, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific host plant records and detailed biological information remain limited in the available literature.
Empoa apicata
Empoa apicata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species was described by McAtee in 1926. Like other members of the genus Empoa, it is a small plant-feeding insect. The genus Empoa is part of the tribe Typhlocybini, which includes many economically important leafhopper species. Empoa apicata has been recorded from several central and eastern U.S. states including Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, and the District of Columbia.
Empoa aureotecta
Empoa aureotecta is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Sanders and DeLong in 1917. The genus Empoa belongs to the tribe Empoascini, a group of small, often greenish leafhoppers that feed on plant sap. Members of this genus and related taxa are known for producing brochosomes—nanoparticle coatings that make their bodies superhydrophobic and anti-reflective. The specific epithet "aureotecta" (from Latin aureus "golden" + tectus "covered") likely refers to a golden or yellowish coloration or covering characteristic of this species.
Empoa casta
Empoa casta is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by McAtee in 1926. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a diverse group of small leafhoppers often associated with woody plants. The species is known from scattered records across the eastern and southwestern United States. Like other members of its genus, it produces brochosomes—nanoparticle secretions that coat the body surface.
Empoa gillettei
Empoa gillettei is a Nearctic leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, originally described by Van Duzee in 1917. It belongs to the gillettei complex—a group of 14 Nearctic species within Typhlocyba subgenus Empoa that share identical male genitalia. Two nominal species, Empoa acericola and E. caryata (both Christian, 1953), have been synonymized with E. gillettei based on color variation. The species is documented from multiple localities across western and northern North America.
Empoa latifasciata
Empoa latifasciata is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Christian in 1953. Like other members of the genus Empoa, it belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small plant-feeding insects commonly known as leafhoppers. The species has been recorded from multiple localities in North America including British Columbia, Maine, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, and New Mexico. As with related Empoa species, E. latifasciata likely produces brochosomes—nanoparticles that coat the body surface and provide water-repellent and anti-reflective properties—though this has not been specifically documented for this species.
Empoa n-species
Empoa n-species is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, tribe Empoascini. The genus Empoa belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small, often brightly colored leafhoppers commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. Members of this genus are plant-feeding insects that use piercing-sucking mouthparts to extract sap from host plants. The specific epithet "n-species" suggests this may be an undescribed or placeholder designation in taxonomic literature.
Empoa platana
Empoa platana is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Christian in 1953. It belongs to the genus Empoa within the subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species has been recorded from Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania in the eastern United States. Like other members of the genus Empoa, it is likely a plant-feeding insect, though specific host plant associations and ecological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Empoa querci
Empoa querci is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Fitch in 1851. As a member of the subfamily Typhlocybinae, it is a plant-feeding insect with piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species name 'querci' suggests an association with oak (Quercus) species. Like other leafhoppers in the genus Empoa, it likely produces brochosomes—nanoparticles that provide water-repellent and anti-reflective properties to its cuticle.
Empoa rubricola
Empoa rubricola is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Described by Christian in 1954, this species belongs to a genus of small, often brightly colored leafhoppers. Like other Empoa species, it likely possesses brochosomes—nanoparticles that provide water-repellent and anti-reflective properties to the cuticle. The species has been recorded from northeastern North America including Delaware, New Hampshire, Ontario, Québec, and Wisconsin.
Empoa scripta
Empoa scripta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the genus Empoa, it possesses the distinctive brochosomes—nanoparticle coatings that provide superhydrophobic and anti-reflective properties to the exoskeleton and wings. The species has been documented across parts of North America including British Columbia, Idaho, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, and New York.
Empoa unifasciata
Empoa unifasciata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described as a new species from eastern Canada in 1983 and belongs to the gillettei complex—a group of 14 Nearctic species characterized by identical male genitalia. The species is distinguished from congeners primarily by coloration and pattern, particularly a single pale band on the forewings.
Empoa venusta
Empoa venusta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Like other members of the genus Empoa, it is a small, plant-feeding insect. The genus is part of a group of leafhoppers known for producing brochosomes—nanoparticles that coat their bodies and provide water-repellent and anti-reflective properties. Empoa venusta has been recorded from several northern U.S. states and Canadian provinces including Connecticut, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, and New Hampshire.