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Neocoelidia tuberculata - No Common Name


© Kyle Kittelberger- note long antennae
© Kyle Kittelberger- note dark stripe
© John Petranka
© John Petranka
Taxonomy
Family: CICADELLIDAESubfamily: Neocoelidiinae
Taxonomic Author: (Baker, 1898)
Identification
Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF  iNaturalist                                                                                  
Description: A greenish to yellowish-green species with a distinctive, characteristic dark stripe down the wings along the commissure. The head is pointed, visible from above, and there is a distinct angle to the face near the mouth (visible from the side) (BG). The eyes are typically a bold yellow color. This species also has very long antennae, about the same length as the wings. The female pregenital sternite is broadly, roundedly produced with a slight median notch in the posterior margin. Adults are 6.0-7.0 mm long. (DeLong 1953)

Nymphs are greenish overall with a pointed head, resembling the adult.

Distribution in North Carolina
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Distribution: Eastern North America
Abundance: A fairly uncommon species with scattered records across the state, primarily in the Coastal Plain; likely more abundant in the state in the right habitat.
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Has been found in grassy, brushy areas, as well as pine and mixed hardwood forest.
Plant Associates: Pines (BG)
Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.
Comment:
Status: Native
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Species Photo Gallery for Neocoelidia tuberculata No Common Name

Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Found on Loblolly Pine.		Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Grassy field.
Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Grassy field.		Photo by: John Petranka
Orange Co.
Comment:
Photo by: John Petranka
Orange Co.
Comment: 		Photo by: John Petranka
Orange Co.
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Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 5.4 mm female dead on a tree band on Willow Oak		Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 5.4 mm female dead on a tree band on Willow Oak
Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 5.4 mm female dead on a tree band on Willow Oak		Photo by: Erich Hofmann
New Hanover Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/64198919
Photo by: Erich Hofmann
Craven Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/52705304		Photo by: Erich Hofmann
Craven Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/52705304
Photo by: Erich Hofmann
Craven Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/52705304		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Beaufort Co.
Comment: open, grassy habitat surrounded by pine and mixed hardwood forest
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Beaufort Co.
Comment: open, grassy habitat surrounded by pine and mixed hardwood forest		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Beaufort Co.
Comment: open, grassy habitat surrounded by pine and mixed hardwood forest
Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Caught Sweeping		Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Caught Sweeping
Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted To Black Light