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Stuart H McKamey (Stu)
Systematic Entomology Laboratory
Research Entomologist

Phone: (202) 633-4562
Fax: (202) 786-3141

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Projects
Systematics of Acari and Hemiptera: Plant Pests, Predators, and Disease Vectors
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 438801

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Three new species of the Neotropical genus Smilidarnis Andrade (Hemiptera: Membracidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2024. Three new species of the Neotropical genus Smilidarnis Andrade (Hemiptera: Membracidae). ZooKeys. 1174:85–95. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1174.103324.
A new genus and four new species of Darnini (Hemiptera: Membracidae) from South America Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H., Gonzales-Mozo, L. 2024. A new genus and four new species of Darnini (Hemiptera: Membracidae) from South America. Zootaxa. 5415(1):169-180. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5415.1.8.
Three new monobasic genera and three new species of the New World treehopper tribe Acutalini (Hemiptera, Membracidae, Smiliinae) with a key to all genera Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2023. Three new monobasic genera and three new species of the New World treehopper tribe Acutalini (Hemiptera, Membracidae, Smiliinae) with a key to all genera . ZooKeys. 1143:189-203. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1143.94124.
The immatures of the New World treehopper tribes Acutalini Fowler and Micrutalini Haupt (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Smiliinae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H., Wallner, A.W. 2022. The immatures of the New World treehopper tribes Acutalini Fowler and Micrutalini Haupt (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Smiliinae). ZooKeys. 1136:187-208. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1136.90525.
The immatures of the tribe Quadrinareini Deitz (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Smiliinae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H., Wallner, A.W. 2022. The immatures of the tribe Quadrinareini Deitz (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Smiliinae). ZooKeys. 123(4):802-807. https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.123.4.802.
NOTES ON THE NEW WORLD TREEHOPPER GENERA MEMBRACIS, ENCHENOPA, AND CLOSELY RELATED TAXA (HEMIPTERA: MEMBRACIDAE: MEMBRACINAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Redescription of Pseudophera heveli Kramer (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) with the first description of the female - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2020. Redescription of Pseudophera heveli Kramer (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) with the first description of the female. ZooKeys. 976:101-107. https://doi.org/zookeys.pensoft.net/article/54582/.
Synonymy of Paraphetea Sakakibara and Creão-Duarte and Flynnia McKamey (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Smiliinae), with a reinstated combination, new distribution records, and a key to all species of Thuridini Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2020. Synonymy of Paraphetea Sakakibara and Creão-Duarte and Flynnia McKamey (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Smiliinae), with a reinstated combination, new distribution records, and a key to all species of Thuridini. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 122(3):716-719.
Description of a new, unusual species of Diestostemma Amyot & Serville (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) from Ecuador Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2020. Description of a new, unusual species of Diestostemma Amyot & Serville (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) from Ecuador. ZooKeys. 908:31-37. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.908.38477.
The Chinese Hecalina (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae: Hecalini) with descriptions of a new genus and seven new species Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Z., Zhang, Y., Mckamey, S.H., Zahniser, J.N. 2019. The Chinese Hecalina (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae: Hecalini) with descriptions of a new genus and seven new species. Zootaxa. 4679(2):257-285. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4679.2.3.
New distribution records for two rare Neotropical treehopper species (Hemiptera: Membracidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2019. New distribution records for two rare Neotropical treehopper species (Hemiptera: Membracidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 121(4):741. https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.121.4.741.
Hebetica sylviae, n. sp. (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Darninae) discovered in Kentucky wasp nests, with redefinitions of Hebetica Stål and Stictopelta Stål, and a key to species of Hebetica Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H., Sullivan-Beckers, L. 2019. Hebetica sylviae, n. sp. (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Darninae) discovered in Kentucky wasp nests, with redefinitions of Hebetica Stål and Stictopelta Stål, and a key to species of Hebetica. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 121(3):449-460. https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.121.2.178.
Nomenclatural changes in the grass-feeding Mexican leafhopper genus Cocrassana Blocker & Larsen (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae: Athysanini) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pinedo-Escatel, A., Dietrich, C., Mckamey, S.H., Moya-Raygoza, G. 2018. Nomenclatural changes in the grass-feeding Mexican leafhopper genus Cocrassana Blocker & Larsen (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Deltocephalinae: Athysanini). Revista Brasileira de Entomologia. 62:176-179.
List of Cicadomorpha taxa described by Rauno E. Linnavuori (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lemaitre, V.A., Mckamey, S.H., Kment, P. 2017. List of Cicadomorpha taxa described by Rauno E. Linnavuori (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha). Zootaxa. hhpts://doi.org/10.1664/1947-5144-122.4.632.
Philippogalla, a new genus for Philipposcopus modestus (Baker) from Philippines, and a new species of Philiposcopus (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Idiocerinae) from China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xue, Q., Mckamey, S.H., Zhang, Y. 2017. Philippogalla, a new genus for Philipposcopus modestus (Baker) from Philippines, and a new species of Philiposcopus (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Idiocerinae) from China. Zootaxa. 4291(1):34-40.
The distribution and biology of potential vectors of Xylella fastidiosa on coffee and citrus in Puerto Rico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Broadbeck, B.V., Mckamey, S.H., Andersen, P.C., Oden, S., Mizell, R.F., Zapata, M. 2017. The distribution and biology of potential vectors of Xylella fastidiosa on coffee and citrus in Puerto Rico. Environmental Entomology. 46(3):511-520.
Two new species of unusual Ceresini (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Smiliinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2017. Two new species of unusual Ceresini (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Smiliinae). Zootaxa. 4281(1):115-119.
Redescription of the Phillippine leafhopper genus Iposcopus Baker (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Idiocerinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qingquan, X., Mckamey, S.H., Zhang, Y. 2017. Redescription of the Phillippine leafhopper genus Iposcopus Baker (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Idiocerinae). Zootaxa. 4277(1):122-128.
Two new species of Cyphotes Burmeister, 1835 (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Darninae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gonzales-Mozo, L., Mckamey, S.H., Ware, J., Hamilton, G. 2017. Two new species of Cyphotes Burmeister, 1835 (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Darninae). Zootaxa. 4281(1):108-114.
The identity of three South American “smiliine” treehoppers (Hemiptera: Membracidae) and related taxonomic changes, including description of a new genus in Thuridini - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2017. The identity of three South American “smiliine” treehoppers (Hemiptera: Membracidae) and related taxonomic changes, including description of a new genus in Thuridini. ZooKeys. 678:65-72.
A new species in the endemic Chilean leafhopper genus Chileanoscopus (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Idiocerinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xue, Q., Mckamey, S.H., Zhang, Y. 2017. A new species in the endemic Chilean leafhopper genus Chileanoscopus (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Idiocerinae). Zootaxa. 4237(3):567-573.
Taxonomic revision of the Malaysian Idiocerinae (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), with description of new taxa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xue, Q., Mckamey, S.H., Zhang, Y. 2017. Taxonomic revision of the Malaysian Idiocerinae (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), with description of new taxa. Zootaxa. 4226(3):405-408.
Outbreak of Tagosodes orizicolus (Muir) in Texas rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Way, M.O., Vyavhare, S.S., Mock, C., Mock, W., Metz, K., Mckamey, S.H., Porter, P. 2016. Outbreak of Tagosodes orizicolus (Muir) in Texas rice. Southwest Entomology. 41(3):871-873.
Immature of the New World Treehopper tribe Thuridini (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Smiliinae) with a new synonym, new combination, and new country record - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H., Porter, M.J. 2016. Immature of the New World Treehopper tribe Thuridini (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Smiliinae) with a new synonym, new combination, and new country record. ZooKeys. 557:85-91.
A new species of Eutettix (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae, Deltocephalinae) from Wisconsin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2016. A new species of Eutettix (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae, Deltocephalinae) from Wisconsin. ZooKeys. 557:79-83.
Immatures of the New World Treehopper Tribe Amastrini (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Smiliinae) with a key to genera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H., Wallner, A., Porter, M.J. 2015. Immatures of the New World Treehopper Tribe Amastrini (Hemiptera: Membracidae: Smiliinae) with a key to genera. ZooKeys. 524:65-87.
New name, fiaxtion of correct spelling of three leafhopper taxa (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H., Xue, Q., Viraktamath, C.A., Zhang, Y. 2014. New name, fiaxtion of correct spelling of three leafhopper taxa (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 116(2):193-194.
Primer registro para Peru del genero Nielsonia Young, 1977 (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae: Cicadellini) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lozada, P.W., Mckamey, S.H. 2013. Primer registro para Peru del genero Nielsonia Young, 1977 (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae: Cicadellini). BIOMA. 13(2):28.
Nomenclatural changes in Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae and Delphacidae (Homoptera). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H., Dmitriev, D.A. 2013. Nomenclatural changes in Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae and Delphacidae (Homoptera).. ZooKeys. 277:109-113.
Immature Stages and Hosts of Two Plesiomorphic, Antillean Genera of Membracidae (Hemiptera) and a new species of Antillotolania from Puerto Rico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H., Brodbeck, B.V. 2013. Immature Stages and Hosts of Two Plesiomorphic, Antillean Genera of Membracidae (Hemiptera) and a new species of Antillotolania from Puerto Rico. ZooKeys. 301:1-12.
Sharpshooter Leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellinae). An Illustrated Checklist. Part 1: Old World Cicadellini - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, M.R., Turner, J.A., Mckamey, S.H. 2009. Sharpshooter Leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellinae). An Illustrated Checklist. Part 1: Old World Cicadellini. BIOTIR Reports: Studies in Terrestrial and Freshwater Biodiversity and Systematics. 4:1-232.
A new genus of Smiliini (Hemiptera: Membracidae) from Costa Rica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2008. A new genus of Smiliini (Hemiptera: Membracidae) from Costa Rica. Zoo Keys. 3:51-55.
TAXONOMIC CATALOGUE OF THE LEAFHOPPERS (MEMBRACOIDEA). PART 1. CICADELLINAE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2007. Taxonomic catalogue of the leafhoppers (membracoidea). part 1. cicadellinae. Memoirs of the American Entomological Institute. 78:1-394.
SHARPSHOOTERS OF THE GENUS HOMALODISCA STÅL, 1869 (HEMIPTERA, CICADELLIDAE) IN BRAZIL: NOTES, NEW RECORDS, AND KEY TO SPECIES, AND DESCRIPTIONS OF THE MALE OF H. IGNOTA MELICHAR, 1924 AND A NEW NORTHEASTERN SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Takiya, D.M., Cavichioli, R.R., Mckamey, S.H. Sharpshooters of the genus Homalodisca Stål, 1869 (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae) in Brazil: notes, new records, and key to species, and descriptions of the male of H. ignota Melichar, 1924 and a new Northeastern species. Zootaxa. 1249:23-26.
FIXATION OF THE TYPE-SPECIES OF HOMALODISCA STÅL AS H. VITRIPENNIS (GERMAR), THE OLDEST NAME FOR THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: CICADELLINAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Takiya, D.M., Mckamey, S.H., Cavichioli, R.R. 2006. Fixation of the type-species of Homalodisca Stål as H. vitripennis (Germar), the oldest name for the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae). Entomology Society America Annual Meeting. 99(4):648-655.
New Combinations in Sharpshooter Leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2006. New Combinations in Sharpshooter Leafhoppers (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108(3): 672-676. (#199883: June 1, 2006)
REVIEW OF THE NEOTROPICAL LEAFHOPPER GENUS CHLOROGONALIA (HEMIPTERA; CICADELLIDAE) WITH NOTES ON THE GENUS CALDWELLIOLA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2005. Review of the neotropical leafhopper genus chlorogonalia (hemiptera; cicadellidae) with notes on the genus caldwelliola.. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108(3):611-618.
TWO NEW SPECIES OF THE NEOTROPICAL LEAFHOPPER GENUS CALDWELLIOLA YOUNG (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) WITH A KEY TO ALL SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2005. Two new species of the neotropical leafhopper genus caldwelliola young (hemiptera: cicadellidae) with a key to all species. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108(3)534-542.
MORE NEW GENERIC NAMES IN THE CICADELLIDAE (HEMIPTERA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckamey, S.H. 2005. More new generic names in the Cicadellidae (Hemiptera). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 108(3):502-510.
CHECKLIST OF LEAFHOPPER SPECIES 1758-1955 (HEMIPTERA:MEMBRACOIDAE: CICADELLIDAE AND MYSERSLOPIIDAE) WITH SYNONYMY AND DISTRIBUTION [CATALOGUE OF THE HOMOPTERA, FASCICLE 6, ABRIDGED] - (Other)
JAITA TACHIRENSIS, A NEW GENUS AND SPECIES OF MEGOPHTHALMINAE (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) AND FIRST RECORD OF THE TRIBE MEGOPHTHALMINI IN SOUTH AMERICA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
REVISION OF THE NEARCTIC SPECIES OF LIMOTETTIX (SCLERORACUS VAN DUZEE) LEAFHOPPERS (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: DELTOCEPHALINAE). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MORPHOLOGY BASED PHYLOGENY OF THE TREEHOPPER FAMILY MEMBRACIDAE (HEMIPTERA: CICADOMORPHA: MEMBRACOIDEA). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
A REVIEW OF THE NEW WORLD LEAFHOPPER SUBGENUS TEXANANUS (IOWANUS) BALL (CICADELLIDAE: DELTOCEPHALINAE) WITH A CHECKLIST AND DISTRIBUTION SUMMARY FOR SPECIES IN THE GENUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
TAXONOMIC CATALOGS AND DATABASES OF LEAFHOPPERS AND TREEHOPPERS (HOMOPTERA:AUCHENORRHYNCHA: MEMBRACOIDEA) - (Abstract Only)
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