Hoppers of North Carolina

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

Family (Alpha):

DELPHACIDAE Members:	NC Records
Kosswigianella perusta - No Common Name

Taxonomy

Family: DELPHACIDAE

Subfamily: Delphacinae

Identification

Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF iNaturalist Google
Description: A somewhat bicolored species, with a dark abdomen contrasting with a pale, tannish rest of the body. The abdomen can range in color from a dark red to blackish. At the base of the abdomen, below the thorax, there is an orange 'plate' that is easily distinguishable through the translucent wings. Some individuals can have very pale abdomens, but the overall structure is the same and the orange 'plate' is still present. The face is concolorous with the tan thorax in adults.

Distribution in North Carolina

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Distribution: Eastern United States

Abundance: Has been recorded from several counties in the mountains and Piedmont, probably more abundant in the right habitat, especially lawns.

Seasonal Occurrence

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

Habitats and Life History

Habitats: Grassy areas

Plant Associates: Probably grass

Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.

Comment:

Status: Native

Global and State Rank:

Species Photo Gallery for Kosswigianella perusta No Common Name 10
	Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Two found in grassy, weedy area next to woods.	Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Two found in grassy, weedy area next to woods.
	Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Two found in grassy, weedy area next to woods.	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: open forest habitat, near mixed hardwoods; on a lawn
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: open forest habitat, near mixed hardwoods; on a lawn	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: open forest habitat, near mixed hardwoods; on a lawn
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: open forest habitat, near mixed hardwoods; on a lawn	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: open forest habitat, near mixed hardwoods; on a lawn
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: open forest habitat, near mixed hardwoods; on a lawn	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: open forest habitat, near mixed hardwoods; on a lawn

Kosswigianella perusta - No Common Name