Hoppers of North Carolina

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

Family (Alpha):

CICADELLIDAE Members:	NC Records
Doratura stylata - No Common Name

Taxonomy

Family: CICADELLIDAE

Subfamily: Deltocephalinae

Identification

Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF iNaturalist
Description: A distinctive looking leafhopper. Adults are pale overall, almost a light brown. There are 3 dark spots on the margin of the head, which is very rounded, and there are two black bands across the otherwise pale face; both these traits are characteristic of this species (BG). Adults typically have short wings, with a broad abdomen extending beyond; however, some adults are long-winged. Wing color varies from brown to green. The underside of the abdomen is black with orange markings. The female pregenital sternite is broad, with the posterior margin truncate and not produced. The male genital plates are short but broad and are rounded. Adults are 3.5-4.0 mm long. Nymphs are typically a light brown color but still show, though sometimes faint, the characteristic three dots on the edge of the head. Some nymphs can be quite bold. (DeLong 1948)

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: Native to Europe, introduced in North America where it has been mostly recorded in the northern part of the country (BG).

Abundance: Has been found in a couple counties in the mountains, perhaps a relatively recent arrival since there are no historical records; probably more abundant in the right habitat.

Seasonal Occurrence

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

Habitats and Life History

Habitats: Grassy, field-type areas

Plant Associates: Grasses

Behavior:

Comment:

Status: Introduced

Global and State Rank:

Species Photo Gallery for Doratura stylata No Common Name
	Photo by: Ted Wilcox Watauga Co. Comment: unid_leafhopper	Photo by: Ted Wilcox Watauga Co. Comment: unid_leafhopper
	Photo by: Ted Wilcox Watauga Co. Comment: unid_leafhopper	Photo by: Ted Wilcox Watauga Co. Comment: unid_leafhopper
	Photo by: Ted Wilcox Watauga Co. Comment: unid_leafhopper	Photo by: Ted Wilcox Watauga Co. Comment: unid_leafhopper
	Photo by: Ted Wilcox Watauga Co. Comment: unid_leafhopper	Photo by: John Rosenfeld Out Of State Co. Comment: nymph
	Photo by: John Rosenfeld Out Of State Co. Comment: nymph	Photo by: John Rosenfeld Out Of State Co. Comment: long-winged
	Photo by: John Rosenfeld Out Of State Co. Comment: long-winged	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf Watauga Co. Comment: brushy, field-type habitat
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf Avery Co. Comment: grassy, open area with shrubby vegetation and mixed forest nearby	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf Avery Co. Comment: grassy, open area with shrubby vegetation and mixed forest nearby
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf Avery Co. Comment: grassy, open area with shrubby vegetation and mixed forest nearby

Doratura stylata - No Common Name

Species Photo Gallery for Doratura stylata No Common Name