Are there endangered species of leafhoppers?
The geographic distributions and abundances of most leafhopper species are so poorly documented that their conservation status is unknown. Nevertheless, some species associated with threatened habitats, such as North American tallgrass prairie, are officially listed as threatened or endangered by several U.S. states (see the following links for state lists: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin). Dr. Andy Hamilton of Agriculture Canada in Ottawa has reviewed the conservation status of Canadian leafhoppers and their value as indicators of habitat quality.
