Delphacidae


Delphacidae is a family of planthoppers containing about 2000 species, distributed worldwide. Delphacids are separated from other "hoppers" by the prominent spur on the tibia of the hindleg.

Diet and Pest species

All species are phytophagous, many occurring on various grasses. Some species are significant pests and important vectors for cereal pathogens; for example:
Fulgoromorpha Lists On the Web includes the following tribes and genera :

[Asiracinae]

Auth.: Motschulsky, 1863
Auth.: Leach, 1815 - world-wide, selected genera:
Auth.: Wagner, 1963
Auth.: Asche, 1985 - neotropical
Auth.: Wagner, 1963
Auth.: Asche, 1990 – SE Asia