Many planthoppers in the family Fulgoridae are well known, even outside of entomology, due to their fantastic appearance. For example, species in the genus Fulgora are commonly referred to as the peanut-headed or alligator-headed bug, due to their bizarre head morphology. Similarly, species in the genus Phrictus are known as dragon-headed bugs. In addition to their oddities in shape, many fulgorids are also known for their brilliant coloration, as well as their production of elaborate tufts of wax. Despite such attention, however, no phylogenetic hypothesis has yet been proposed for this insect family. We present results of an ongoing phylogenetic investigation of the planthopper family Fulgoridae. Analyses to date include approximately 50 taxa in 35 genera based on DNA nucleotide sequence data from three genetic loci (18S rDNA, 28S rDNA, and histone 3). Results are interpreted in light of biogeography and available host plant associations.