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CICADELLIDAE Members: NC Records

Gyponana cacumina - No Common Name

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Taxonomy
Family: CICADELLIDAESubfamily: Iassinae
Identification
Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF  iNaturalist                                                                                  
Description: Green, with moderately reticulated wing venation, with reticulations on the clavi (the inner part of the wings). The size range for males is 8.5-9.5 mm in length, on the smaller side for members of this genus; females are typically 9.5-10.5 mm (females are typically about 1.0 mm longer than males). (Hamilton 1982)
Distribution in North Carolina
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Distribution: Eastern North America, as far south as the southern Appalachians
Abundance: A single record from the mountains, perhaps more abundant in the right habitat.
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Blueberry barrens, forests
Plant Associates: Blueberry, bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera), sweet-fern (Compotnia perigrina), green alder (Alnus crispa) (Hamilton 1982)
Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.
Comment: Gyponana can be a challenging genus to identify, with many species looking similar to one another. It is important to take clear photos showing the wing venation, and get measurements and underside photos for size and sex.
Status: Native
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