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Typhlocyba transviridis - No Common Name


© Solomon Hendrix- note band width
© Solomon Hendrix- note band shape
© Tom Ward
© Bo Sullivan- note band location
Taxonomy
Family: CICADELLIDAESubfamily: TyphlocybinaeTribe: Typhlocybini
Taxonomic Author: Christian, 1953
Identification
Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF  iNaturalist                                                                                  
Description: A pale yellow to white species with a broad dark brown transverse band across the wings, roughly posterior of the middle of the wings. Fresh specimens can be green with the transverse wing band a greenish-brown color. The abdomen starts out bright green before changing to a paler yellow color. The male subgenital plates are not enlarged at the apex. Adults are 3.25-3.5 mm long. (Christian 1953, Beirne 1956).

For images of the genitalia, see: 3I. For additional pics of this species, see: BG.

Distribution in North Carolina
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Out of State Record(s)
Distribution: Northeastern and midwestern United States and neighboring Canada, as far south as Tennessee and [now] North Carolina. (BG)
Abundance: Rare, a few recent records from the northern mountains; probably more abundant in the mountains. Should occur from June through July at the very least.
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats:
Plant Associates: Tilia americana (basswood) (3I)
Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.
Comment:
Status: Native
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Species Photo Gallery for Typhlocyba transviridis No Common Name

Photo by: tom ward
Buncombe Co.
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Buncombe Co.
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Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
Comment: 		Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
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Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
Comment: 		Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Ashe Co.
Comment: state record
Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Ashe Co.
Comment: state record		Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Ashe Co.
Comment: state record