Ledrinae is a relatively small subfamily within the very large and diverse leafhopper family Cicadellidae.

Originally placed in its own family, the "Ledridae",[1] it is based on the type genus Ledra.

The ocelli are located near the crown and the forewings have a dense network of veins.

The Afrorubrini are found only in southern Africa with 2 genera; the Hespenedrini has a single genus in Chile; Rubrini with a single genus in Australia; and two larger tribes that have a more widespread distribution, especially the Ledrini.

An African tribe, created by Jones in 2009 and consist of two genera:[4] The largest tribe (including Petalocephalini[2]), in number of genera, was originally erected by Fairmaire in 1855 and includes the following genera:[5] This tribe was erected by Evans in 1936; Biolib lists the following genera:[6] This tribe was erected by Oman in 1943; Biolib lists five genera:[7] Data sources: i = ITIS,[8] c = Catalogue of Life,[9] g = GBIF,[10] b = Bugguide.net[11] Note: Platyhynna Berg, 1884 c g is now placed in the tribe Hyalojassini (in the family Cicadellidae).