Hoppers of North Carolina

Hoppers of North Carolina:
Spittlebugs, Leafhoppers, Treehoppers, and Planthoppers

Family (Alpha):

CICADELLIDAE Members:	NC Records
Erythroneura reflecta - No Common Name

Taxonomy

Family: CICADELLIDAE	Subfamily: Typhlocybinae	Tribe: Erythroneurini
Taxonomic Author: (McAtee, 1924)

Identification

Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF iNaturalist Google
Description: A fairly distinctive reddish-orange and yellow patterned species with two color forms. In the most common form, the pattern on the head and thorax, which is yellow in color (sometimes with hints of orange), transitions and blends into reddish-orange markings near the base of the wings. The extent of red versus orange color can vary among individuals but there is usually a clear and noticeable transition in color. The top of the head has two bold yellow or orange parallel lines with a pale midline; these lines extend onto the pronotum before connecting, forming a long "Y" or "V" shape when viewed from above. The scutellum is concolorous with the pronotal markings, and the tips of the wings are dark. In the darker color form, the yellow markings have been replaced by red, resulting in all markings being a dark reddish color that contrasts with the bold white spots on the wings and body. The face in all forms is pale, and the thoracic venter is pale except for the dark mesosternum. Adults are 3.0- 3.3 mm long. (Dmitriev & Dietrich, 2007) For more images of this species, see: BG.

Distribution in North Carolina

County Map: Clicking on a county returns the records for the species in that county.

Out of State Record(s)

Distribution: Central and eastern United States, southeastern Canada (3I)

Abundance: Scattered records across the Piedmont and mountains, uncommon; possibly more abundant across the state in the right habitat.

Seasonal Occurrence

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

Habitats and Life History

Habitats: Has been found in mixed hardwood forest habitat.

Plant Associates: Vitis riparia, other Vitis sp.; also Aesculus sp. (3I)

Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.

Comment: Dark individuals of this species could be confused with other Erythroneura, such as E. rubra. However, note differences in color and pattern: in reflecta, the dark red color pattern contrasts with bold white patches whereas in rubra the lighter red color pattern contrasts with pale blue patches. Here are some helpful images differentiating between rubra and reflecta: normal rubra, atypical rubra, atypical reflecta. Additionally, dark individuals could be confused with Erythroneura prosata, but prosata has a full, solid 'collar' at the base of the wings, something dark reflecta lack.

Status: Native

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Species Photo Gallery for Erythroneura reflecta No Common Name
	Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Attracted to UV light. Yard near woods.	Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Attracted to UV light. Yard near woods.
	Photo by: B. Bockhahn Iredell Co. Comment:	Photo by: B. Bockhahn Iredell Co. Comment:
	Photo by: Randy L Emmitt Orange Co. Comment: uv lights - unid_leafhopper	Photo by: Ken Childs Out Of State Co. Comment:
	Photo by: Ken Childs Out Of State Co. Comment:	Photo by: Ken Childs Out Of State Co. Comment: dark form
	Photo by: Ken Childs Out Of State Co. Comment: dark form	Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Attracted to black light in woods.
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn Rockingham Co. Comment: open forest habitat near pond	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat
	Photo by: Paul Scharf, Brian Bockhahn Burke Co. Comment: Attracted to Black Light	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat

Erythroneura reflecta - No Common Name

Species Photo Gallery for Erythroneura reflecta No Common Name