Membracoidea
Leafhoppers and treehoppers
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For more information on leafhoppers and treehoppers, please refer to these two pages maintained by C. H. Dietrich, Center for Biodiversity, Illinois Natural History Survey:- Leafhoppers (Cicadellidae)
This page contains general information on leafhopper biology with photos and links to keys and a list of specialists. - Treehoppers (Membracidae)
This page has photos and general information on treehopper biology.
Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Graphocephala coccinea |
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| Location | Oklahoma |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Thomas Shahan |
| Source | Colorful Red-Banded Leaf Hopper (Graphocephala coccinea) |
| Source Collection | Flickr |
| Image Use |
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| Copyright | © 2005 OpoTerser |
| Scientific Name | Cuerna lateralis |
|---|---|
| Location | Alabama, United States |
| Acknowledgements | Courtesy InsectImages.org (#1366064) |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
| Source Collection | Bugwood Network/Forestry Images |
| Copyright | © Susan Ellis |
| Scientific Name | Stictocephala bisonia |
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| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Life Cycle Stage | Adult |
| Size | 8mm |
| Copyright |
© 2001-2005 Benoit Martha
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