Megophthalmus is the type genus of leafhoppers for the subfamily Megophthalminae and tribe Megophthalmini; it was erected by John Curtis in 1833.Curtis J (1833) Characters of some undescribed genera and species, indicated in the "Guide to an Arrangement of British Insects". The Entomological Magazine, 1, 186–199.
The species of this genus are found in Europe, including (both living species) in the British Isles.
Species The Global Biodiversity Information Facility includes: Megophthalmus fortivenosus (Statz, 1950) Megophthalmus scabripennis Edwards, 1915 Megophthalmus scanicus (Fallén, 1806)
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