Hoppers of North Carolina

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

Family (Alpha):

CALISCELIDAE Members:	NC Records
Bruchomorpha cf. nodosa - No Common Name

Taxonomy

Family: CALISCELIDAE

Subfamily: Caliscelinae

Tribe: Peltonotellini

Synonym: Bruchomorpha nodosa

Identification

Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF iNaturalist
Description: A dark species with a metallic luster, typically greenish-black to black in color. There is a pale median stripe extending from the tip of the head across the thorax; the boldness of this line can vary among individuals. The most characteristic feature of this species is its 'nose' or head projection; the projection is distinctly bulbous and rugged, being long with a 'kink' or funny bend and noticeably protruding outwards from the body. The anteclypeus is tan. The legs are yellow, streaked with brown.

Distribution in North Carolina

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Distribution: Unknown, currently just from North Carolina

Abundance: Recorded recently from a couple counties in the Piedmont, possibly more abundant in the right habitat. This may be an uncommon to rare species in the state.

Seasonal Occurrence

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

Habitats and Life History

Habitats: Has been found in grassy, field-type habitat.

Plant Associates:

Behavior:

Comment: This species superficially resembles B. nodosa, but that species has a largely reddish head. Therefore, it is possible that individuals from North Carolina represent an undescribed species.

Status: Native

Global and State Rank:

Species Photo Gallery for Bruchomorpha cf. nodosa No Common Name
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf Wake Co. Comment: grassy habitat; an apparent first state (and most eastern) record for this species	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf Wake Co. Comment: grassy habitat; an apparent first state (and most eastern) record for this species
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf Wake Co. Comment: grassy habitat; an apparent first state (and most eastern) record for this species	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf Wake Co. Comment: grassy habitat; an apparent first state (and most eastern) record for this species
	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: Caught Sweeping

Bruchomorpha cf. nodosa - No Common Name

Species Photo Gallery for Bruchomorpha cf. nodosa No Common Name