Typhlocybinae
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Ossiannilssonola serrula
Ossiannilssonola serrula is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species was described by Ross and DeLong in 1949. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate leafhoppers that feed on plant sap. Distribution records indicate occurrence in eastern North America from Nova Scotia to Tennessee.
Ossiannilssonola tunicarubra
Ossiannilssonola tunicarubra is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It belongs to a genus characterized by minute size and reduced wing venation typical of typhlocybine leafhoppers. The species was described by Gillette in 1898 and is known from scattered records across the central and northeastern United States. Like other members of its subfamily, it is presumed to feed on plant phloem sap, though specific host associations remain poorly documented.
Ossiannilssonola ulmi
Ossiannilssonola ulmi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species was described by Hamilton in 1982 and is named after its association with elm trees (Ulmus). It belongs to a genus of small, often inconspicuous leafhoppers that feed on plant phloem. Distribution records indicate presence in northeastern North America including parts of Canada and the northern United States.
Parallaxis
Parallaxis is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Dikraneurini. The genus was established by McAtee in 1926. Members of this genus are small, sap-feeding insects that inhabit diverse plant communities. As with other typhlocybines, they possess reduced wing venation and are among the smallest leafhoppers.
Parallaxis guzmani
Parallaxis guzmani is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by Baker in 1903 and is known from Central America. The genus Parallaxis belongs to the tribe Dikraneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers.
Protalebra nexa
Protalebra nexa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by McAtee in 1926. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Alebrini, a group of small, often inconspicuous leafhoppers that feed on plant phloem. The species has been recorded from Florida, Saint Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands), and the conterminous United States. As a member of the Typhlocybinae, it likely exhibits the typical reduced wing venation and small body size characteristic of this subfamily.
Protalebrella
Protalebrella is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Alebrini. It was established by Young in 1952. The genus contains approximately 11 described species distributed primarily in the Neotropical region, including Brazil, Panama, and Paraguay. Species in this genus are small, delicate leafhoppers typical of the Typhlocybinae subfamily.
Protalebrella conica
Protalebrella conica is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Alebrini. It was described by Ruppel and DeLong in 1953. The species belongs to a group of small, plant-feeding insects known for their piercing-sucking mouthparts and association with vascular plant tissues. Like other typhlocybine leafhoppers, it likely feeds on phloem sap.
Rabela
Rabela is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Alebrini. It was established by Young in 1952. As a member of the Typhlocybinae, it belongs to a group of small, often delicate leafhoppers characterized by reduced wing venation. The genus contains relatively few described species and is poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Rabela tabebuiae
Rabela tabebuiae is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by Dozier in 1927. The species epithet suggests an association with Tabebuia, a genus of flowering trees in the family Bignoniaceae. Records indicate it occurs in Florida and the Caribbean.
Ribautiana
Ribautiana is a genus of small leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Species occur across North America, Europe, and Australia. Some species are economically significant agricultural pests, particularly of cane fruits and elm. The genus was established by Zakhvatkin in 1947.
Ribautiana ulmi
Ribautiana ulmi is a typhlocybine leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Linnaeus in 1758. It is associated with elm trees (Ulmus), particularly wych elm (Ulmus glabra). Research has documented its distribution patterns within tree canopies, showing preference for more illuminated areas and basal leaves of branches. The species feeds selectively on palisade mesophyll cells.
Ribautiana unca
Ribautiana unca is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was originally described as Typhlocyba unca by McAtee in 1926 and later transferred to the genus Ribautiana. The species is documented from scattered localities across the United States. As a member of the Typhlocybinae, it belongs to a group of small, often greenish leafhoppers that feed on plant vascular tissues.
Rossmoneura tecta
Rossmoneura tecta is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Originally described as Erythroneura tecta by McAtee in 1920, it was later transferred to the genus Rossmoneura. The species belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as sharpshooters or leafhoppers. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Tautoneura polymitusa
Tautoneura polymitusa is a small leafhopper (2.4–2.7 mm) in the family Cicadellidae, first described from South Korea in 2016. It represents the first European record of both the species and the genus Tautoneura, having been detected in Hungary in 2012 and subsequently found in Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Ukraine, Russia, and Moldova. The species is associated with Ulmaceae (elm family) and has established stable, locally abundant populations in parts of Europe. It hibernates as adults and is attracted to light traps.
Trypanalebra
Trypanalebra is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Alebrini. It was established by Young in 1952. Members of this genus belong to the diverse group of typhlocybine leafhoppers, which are generally small, delicate insects often associated with feeding on plant vascular tissues. The genus is part of the economically important leafhopper family, though specific ecological details for Trypanalebra remain poorly documented in published literature.
Trypanalebra balli
Trypanalebra balli is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by David A. Young in 1957. The species belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. It is one of at least two species in the genus Trypanalebra, which is distributed in the Americas. The specific epithet honors George E. Ball, a renowned carabidologist. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States (Arizona) and parts of Mexico (Jalisco, Veracruz, Yucatán).
Trypanalebra maculata
Trypanalebra maculata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. The species was originally described as Protalebra maculata by Baker in 1903 and later transferred to the genus Trypanalebra. It belongs to the tribe Alebrini, a group of small, often economically significant leafhoppers. Distribution records indicate presence in the southwestern United States (Arizona, Texas) and parts of Mexico and Central America (Michoacán, Managua, San Marcos).
Typhlocyba cassiopeia
Typhlocyba cassiopeia is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Knull in 1945. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small, often delicate leafhoppers that feed on plant sap. The species has been documented in scattered records across the central and eastern United States.
Typhlocyba quercus
orange-spotted leafhopper
Typhlocyba quercus is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the orange-spotted leafhopper. It is a phloem-feeding insect primarily associated with oak trees (Quercus species), where it completes its entire life cycle. The species overwinters as eggs deposited in oak twigs, with nymphal development occurring in spring and adults present from mid-summer through fall. Multiple generations occur annually.
Typhlocyba transviridis
Typhlocyba transviridis is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Christian in 1953. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group of small, often greenish leafhoppers that feed on plant sap. The species has been documented in northeastern North America, with records from Ontario, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin. As with many Typhlocyba species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Typhlocybella
Typhlocybella is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, and tribe Dikraneurini. The genus was established by Baker in 1903. It belongs to the economically important group of typhlocybine leafhoppers, many of which are associated with vascular plant feeding. The genus contains multiple species distributed across certain regions, though detailed species-level documentation remains limited in publicly available sources.
Typhlocybella minima
Typhlocybella minima is a minute leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described by Baker in 1903. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as the typhlocybine or 'sharpshooter' leafhoppers, many of which are associated with specific host plants. The species has been recorded from scattered localities in the Americas and Hawaii, suggesting either a broad native range or possible human-mediated dispersal. As with most members of its genus, detailed biological information remains limited.
Zonocyba pomaria
White Apple Leafhopper
Zonocyba pomaria is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, commonly known as the White Apple Leafhopper. It was originally described as Typhlocyba pomaria by McAtee in 1926 and later transferred to the genus Zonocyba. The species is recorded from western and central North America. As a member of the subfamily Typhlocybinae, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers often associated with woody plants.
Zyginama agnata
Zyginama agnata is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Described by Knull and Auten in 1938, it belongs to the diverse tribe Erythroneurini, a group known for small, often colorful leafhoppers. The genus Zyginama contains relatively few described species, and Z. agnata is among the less documented members of this group. Like other typhlocybines, it likely feeds on plant phloem using piercing-sucking mouthparts.
Zyginama blanda
Zyginama blanda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Knull and Auten in 1938. It belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small leafhoppers commonly associated with woody and herbaceous plants. The genus Zyginama is part of the diverse leafhopper fauna of North America.
Zyginama erosa
Zyginama erosa is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, first described by McAtee in 1924. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae and tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers known for their distinctive wing venation patterns. The genus Zyginama is part of a diverse assemblage of Nearctic leafhoppers, with this species recorded from California.
Zyginama munda
Zyginama munda is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, described by Knull and Auten in 1938. As a member of the tribe Erythroneurini, it belongs to a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers that feed on plant phloem. The genus Zyginama is part of the diverse membracoid lineage within the Auchenorrhyncha. Specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Zyginama rossi
Zyginama rossi is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, described by Dietrich & Dmitriev in 2008. It belongs to the subfamily Typhlocybinae, a group commonly known as typhlocybine leafhoppers. The genus Zyginama is classified within the tribe Erythroneurini. As a member of the Hemiptera, it possesses piercing-sucking mouthparts characteristic of true bugs.
Zyginama spectabilis
Zyginama spectabilis is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. It was described by Knull and Auten in 1938. The genus Zyginama belongs to the tribe Erythroneurini, a group of small, often colorful leafhoppers commonly known as sharpshooters or leafhoppers. Members of this tribe are frequently associated with specific host plants and are known for their distinctive wing venation patterns.
Zyginama tricolor
Zyginama tricolor is a species of leafhopper in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae, tribe Erythroneurini. First described by Beamer in 1929, this species belongs to a genus of small, often colorful leafhoppers. The species epithet 'tricolor' suggests a three-colored coloration pattern. Like other typhlocybine leafhoppers, it likely feeds on plant vascular tissue.