Subfamily Nirvaninae
Tribe Nirvanini
"Nirvana is a leafhopper"

The Nirvanini are easily recognised by the shape of the head, coupled with the presence of only two preapical cells in the tegmen. The Australian fauna includes some beautiful insects including the brightly coloured species of Tortor and the black Sophonia doddi. Nirvana adelaideae (pictured at right) is bright green with a longitudinal black stripe down the middle. The male's stripe is broader than that of the female. Although there are no known pest species of Nirvanini in the Australian fauna, there are species overseas that pose a quarantine threat to Australia. Sophonia rufifascia has spread from the Oriental region across the Pacific to Hawaii and could easily reach Australia from there. It is a serious pest of vegetable crops.

Nirvana adelaideae Evans (female)