Hoppers of North Carolina

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

Family (Alpha):

DELPHACIDAE Members:	NC Records
Stobaera tricarinata - No Common Name

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Taxonomy

Family: DELPHACIDAE	Subfamily: Delphacinae
Taxonomic Author: (Say, 1825)

Identification

Online Photographs: BugGuide
Description: Kramer (1973) notes that "the forewing varies from nearly immaculate to strongly marked with fuscus like concinna or rarely nearly entirely fuscus. The interocular portion of the frons is tan in females to fuscus in males, followed by a pale and then blackish transverse band; the central portion of the frons is pale and unmarked in both sexes, the basal portion of the frons on each side of the central carina is almost always darkened with fuscus or black. The clypeus is either unmarked or lightly marked with fuscus. The otherwise pale legs are ringed with fuscus to black." Note that all of the Stobaera species are similar in appearance, but the face pattern is a key characteristic for distinguishing species. Also note that in tricarinata (and concinna), the vertex is about as wide as it is long, contrasting with the noticeably wider vertex of pallida. Males are 2.8 - 4.6 mm long while females are 2.9 - 4.8 mm. (Kramer, 1973), (UDEL)

Distribution in North Carolina

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Distribution: The most common species of Stobaera in North America. It is transcontinental, found throughout the United States and Canada; also Mexico (UDEL)

Abundance: Uncommon to locally common, recorded across the state.

Seasonal Occurrence

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Habitats and Life History

Habitats: Probably near grassy areas

Plant Associates: Ambrosia spp. (ragweed), Helianthus argophyllus (silverleaf sunflower) (UDEL)

Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.

Comment:

Status: Native

Global and State Rank:

Stobaera tricarinata - No Common Name