Catalogue of the Auchenorrhyncha of the Iberian Peninsula and Macaronesia: A Bibliographic Analysis from Linnaeus to the Present

The Iberian Peninsula and Macaronesia represent one of the richest regions in the European Union in terms of Auchenorrhyncha diversity and endemism. However, a comprehensive catalogue compiling the current knowledge on the distribution and taxonomy of this group is still lacking — a gap that limits both biodiversity conservation efforts and the effective management of vector species in agriculture. This study presents an extensive bibliographic analysis of publications containing primary taxonomic data, from Linnaeus to the present, focusing on the Iberian Peninsula (Andorra, Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, including Balearic Islands) and the Macaronesian archipelagos (Azores, Canary Islands, Madeira, Cape Verde, Selvagens). Through a thorough review of multiple literature sources, we identified approximately 800 publications with original data on distribution and taxonomy of Auchenorrhyncha covering about 900 species. We compiled a detailed database and evaluated each work in terms of publication type, authorship, country of origin and historical period. This work provides the basis for a forthcoming annotated bibliographic catalogue of the group. The finding offers a solid foundation for future taxonomic, biogeographic, and applied studies on Auchenorrhyncha, and will contribute to both conservation strategies and sustainable agricultural management in the region.