Hoppers of North Carolina

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

Family (Alpha):

DELPHACIDAE Members:	NC Records
Sogatella molina - No Common Name

Taxonomy

Family: DELPHACIDAE

Identification

Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF iNaturalist
Description: A pale species with and pale transverse medial band extending across the thorax and onto the vertex; there is a dark brown band on each side of the scutellum and pronotum. The genae, the area in front of the antennae, are darkened in males, characteristic of this species; males are generally darker overall than females. The frons is either dark or pale. There is a dark brown to black mark at the apex of the clavus on the wings, though some specimens apparently can lack this mark; some individuals can also have dark tinging on the upper apical cells of the wings. (UDEL) For figures of this species, see: Asche & Wilson.

Distribution in North Carolina

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Distribution: Previously known from a few Gulf Coast states and South Carolina; perhaps expanding northwards, as now known from North Carolina. Also found in Bermuda and throughout the Caribbean, as well as parts of Central America and Argentina. (UDEL), (Mariani & Lenicov, 2018)

Abundance: A single record from the Coastal Plain, likely found elsewhere in this region; perhaps a recent arrival in the state.

Seasonal Occurrence

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Habitats and Life History

Habitats: Coastal marshes

Plant Associates: Para grass (Urochloa mutica) (UDEL)

Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.

Comment: This species is most similar to the other and much more widespread member of this genus found in the state, S. kolophon, with very similar thoracic patterns/coloration. However, molina has a dark brown to black mark at the apex of the clavus on the wings, and has the genae darkened in males; in kolophon, the genae are pale.

Status: Native

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Species Photo Gallery for Sogatella molina No Common Name
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Sogatella molina - No Common Name

Species Photo Gallery for Sogatella molina No Common Name