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Gyponana fastiga - No Common Name

Gyponana fastiga
© Solomon Hendrix- female		Gyponana fastiga
© Solomon Hendrix- female
Taxonomy
Family: CICADELLIDAESubfamily: IassinaeTribe: GyponiniSubgenus: Gyponana
Taxonomic Author: DeLong, 1942
Identification
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Description: A greenish member of the genus, with reddish longitudinal lines on the crown, pronotum, and scutellum. The forewings are a dull yellowish color, with inconspicuous veins. The female pregenital sternite has the posterior margin broadly, concavely rounded. Males are 7.5-8.5 mm long, while females are 9.5 mm. (Hamilton 1982, DeLong & Freytag 1964)
Distribution in North Carolina
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Distribution: Southern United States (3I)
Abundance: Noted to occur in the state in DeLong & Freytag (1964), but unclear from where; collected at least from the coast.
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Comment: NOTE: Gyponana can be a challenging genus to identify, with many species looking similar to one another and not being able to be identified to species unless [a male is] dissected. Further complicating this situation is that the genus in general is likely overdescribed, with numerous species likely synonymous and needing to be lumped. 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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Species Photo Gallery for Gyponana fastiga No Common Name 5

Gyponana fastigaPhoto by: Thelma Wene
New Hanover Co.
Comment: OSUC 814056. photographs taken by S.V. Hendrix. specimen deposited at OSUC.		Gyponana fastigaPhoto by: Thelma Wene
New Hanover Co.
Comment: OSUC 814056. photographs taken by S.V. Hendrix. specimen deposited at OSUC.
Gyponana fastigaPhoto by: Thelma Wene
New Hanover Co.
Comment: OSUC 814056. photographs taken by S.V. Hendrix. specimen deposited at OSUC.		Gyponana fastigaPhoto by: Thelma Wene
New Hanover Co.
Comment: OSUC 814056. photographs taken by S.V. Hendrix. specimen deposited at OSUC.
Gyponana fastigaPhoto by: Thelma Wene
New Hanover Co.
Comment: OSUC 814056. photographs taken by S.V. Hendrix. specimen deposited at OSUC.