Read about related Homoptera by using the "Forward" and "Backward" device icons. Homoptera are similar to the Hemiptera true bugs. In addition to differences in the origin of their sucking mouthparts, Homoptera have a uniformly thickened forewings that overlap slightly at the tips. Homoptera groups include cicadas, leaf hoppers, whiteflies, aphids and scale insects.

Leafhopper Genus species Homoptera Cicadellidae With an exclusive diet of plant juices, leafhoppers produce a sweet byproduct known as honeydew. This substance often inspires mutually beneficial relationships with ants where honeydew is traded for a little ant protection. Some species of leafhoppers are pests of cotton and wine plantations and damage their plant hosts with a digestive liquid they inject in order to dissolve chlorophyll. They are elusive insects capable of impressive jumping and flight if needed. View the Index of Orders View Complete Photo List Ants, Bees & Wasps Butterflies & Moths Flies Beetles Lacewings & Antlions Leafhoppers & Cicadas True Bugs Cockroaches Praying Mantids Grasshoppers, Crickets Walking Sticks Dragonflies & Damselflies Mayflies Non-Insects