This book provides a comprehensive taxonomic revision of the Cercopidae (spittle bugs) family found in the New World. Authored by Gervásio Silva Carvalho, a specialist in Hemiptera, the work is based on extensive examination of museum collections and field research. It presents a detailed classification, including descriptions of new species and genera, and discusses the evolutionary relationships within the group. The primary argument is to establish a definitive systematic framework for understanding New World spittle bug diversity.

This monograph is recognized within entomological circles as a significant contribution to the study of Neotropical Hemiptera. Its detailed taxonomic approach and the inclusion of new species establish it as a foundational reference for researchers in the field. The work is expected to be utilized by systematists, ecologists, and students focusing on insect biodiversity in the Americas.