The family Cicadellidae includes a number of subfamilies of small, brightly colored insects commonly known as leafhoppers. Some synonyms for this family include the Jassidae, Typhlocybidae, and Deltocephalinae families. These insects are known for their distinctive hopping ability and their tendency to feed on the sap of plants, sometimes causing significant damage to crops. Leafhoppers are found worldwide and play an important role in many different ecosystems. Despite their small size and sometimes destructive plant feeding habits, they are interesting and important members of the insect world.