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Ossiannilssonola hinei - No Common Name


© Rob Van Epps- note mostly white color
© Rob Van Epps- note pattern
© Scott Bolick
© Scott Bolick
Taxonomy
Family: CICADELLIDAESubfamily: TyphlocybinaeTribe: Typhlocybini
Identification
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Description: A very distinctive species. Chalky white overall, with two transverse dark brown bands across the wings: one across the base of the wings and the other before the apical crossveins. The wing venation is white; the abdomen is yellow. Adults are 3.5-4.0 mm long. (Christian, 1953)
Distribution in North Carolina
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Distribution: Eastern United States, where it is quite rare (presently only known from NC, TN, OH, and GA) (BG)
Abundance: Recorded from a few counties in the mountains and Piedmont, rare; possibly more abundant in the right habitat.
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Has been found near montane and suburban mixed hardwood forest.
Plant Associates: White Oak (Quercus alba) (Christian, 1953)
Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.
Comment:
Status: Native
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See also Habitat Account for Montane Dry-Mesic Hardwood Forests

Species Photo Gallery for Ossiannilssonola hinei No Common Name

Photo by: Scott Bolick
Wilkes Co.
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Wilkes Co.
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Photo by: Scott Bolick
Forsyth Co.
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Forsyth Co.
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Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
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Guilford Co.
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Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV light. Suburban yard near woods.		Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV light. Suburban yard near woods.
Photo by: vin stanton
Buncombe Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper - unid_leafhopper		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Ashe Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat