Hoppers of North Carolina

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

Family (Alpha):

CICADELLIDAE Members:	NC Records
Gyponana offula - No Common Name

Taxonomy

Family: CICADELLIDAE

Subfamily: Iassinae

Identification

Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF iNaturalist
Description: A greenish member of the genus, this is the only species that combines densely reticulate (meshlike) wing venation with strong longitudinal veins; the clavus (inner region of the wing) is also reticulated. The longitudinal pronotal bands are not as visible in this species, producing a more unicolorous thorax. The size range for males is 8.5-9.5 mm in length; females are typically 9.5-10.5 mm, sometimes a little longer (female Gyponanas tend to be 1.0 mm longer than males, though some are even longer). Females, because of their size, can appear slender. (Hamilton 1982)

Distribution in North Carolina

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Distribution: Eastern United States; MS-PA and nearby states

Abundance: Uncommon with scattered records across the state; 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: Mixed hardwood forest, open woodlands, forest edge, etc.

Plant Associates: Has been found on red-cedar (Juniperus virginiana) (BG)

Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.

Comment: It is necessary for a clear image showing the wing venation to separate this species from other densely reticulate species; there are several other densely reticulated species in the region, but Hamilton (1982) stated that offula was the only Gyponana that shows strong longitudinal lines IN ADDITION to dense reticulations. However, offula is seemingly very similar to ortha (based on analysis of ortha specimens), falling within the same size range and showing a similar wing venation pattern, i.e. densely reticulated wings with strong longitudinal venation. As is the case with most species of Gyponana, a male specimen is probably needed to confirm a species' identity. Records on here as offula are tentative as of now.

Status: Native

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Species Photo Gallery for Gyponana offula No Common Name
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: 8.7 mm, male	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: 8.7 mm, male
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment:	Photo by: Paul Scharf , Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn Ashe Co. Comment: Came to light; tentative
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment:	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf Beaufort Co. Comment: open, grassy habitat surrounded by pine and mixed hardwood forest; 10.8 mm long
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf Beaufort Co. Comment: open, grassy habitat surrounded by pine and mixed hardwood forest; 10.8 mm long	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: 8.7 mm, male

Gyponana offula - No Common Name

Species Photo Gallery for Gyponana offula No Common Name