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Japananus hyalinus (Osborn, 1900) - Japanese Maple Leafhopper     CICADELLIDAE Members: NC Records Public View

© Ken Childs
© Ken Childs
© Rob Van Epps- paler individual
© Kyle Kittelberger- nymph
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description A distinctive looking leafhopper. Adults have transparent wings, which can have a bluish, yellowish, or white tint. The wings typically have two to three transverse rufousy bands across the wings, though the bands might not be as apparent in some paler individuals and instead will be replaced by large dots. The wing venation typically is reddish. The head is distinctly pointed, and both the thorax and head are yellowish-green. Some individuals can show a grayish head and wing bands. Nymphs are also distinctive: they resemble Scaphytopius nymphs shape wise, but Japanese Maple nymphs have a much longer head and tail (BG). Nymphs have a pale yellowish-green body with a reddish-tipped abdomen.

See here for diagrams of this species: 3I.

distribution Native to Asia, introduced to North America where it is now common and found across the continent, from coast to coast. (3i)
abundance A locally common species across the state, most common in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain.
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habitat Woodlands, mixed hardwood forests, shrubby areas, forest edge, open woodlands, etc.
plant associates Maples, both native and non-native: Acer palmatum (Japanese maple), Acer circinatum, Acer rubrum (red maple), etc. (DL)
behavior Can be attracted at night with a light.
comments First recorded in the U.S. in 1897 around DC (BG).
status [Native:] [Introduced:] [Extirpated:]
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adult_id Unmistakable and widely known Identifiable from good quality photos of unworn specimens
Identifiable from photos showing undersides, or other specialized views [e.g., legs, face]
Identifiable only by close inspection of structural features or by DNA analysis NULL
nymph_id Unmistakable and widely known Identifiable from good quality photos, especially where associated with known host plants
Identifiable from close inspection of specimens or by DNA analysis
Identifiable only through rearing to adulthood NULL
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tribe Opsiini
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Species Photo Gallery for Japananus hyalinus Japanese Maple Leafhopper

Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat; maybe an old or young individual?
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat; maybe an old or young individual?		Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Caught Sweeping
Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Caught Sweeping		Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Caught Sweeping
Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Caught Sweeping		Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: NYMPH, Spotted on Unknown Plant
Photo by: T. DeSantis
Camden Co.
Comment: DISW		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat
Photo by: Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: sweep net		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Gates Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat and mixed hardwood, cypress forest; nymphs
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Gates Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat and mixed hardwood, cypress forest; nymphs		Photo by: R Emmitt
Orange Co.
Comment: On moth sheet. Very small about 1/4 inch or less long. - unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Amanda Auxier
Pender Co.
Comment: 		Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Hardwood forest, attracted to black light.
Photo by: R Emmitt
Orange Co.
Comment: lots of them.		Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
Comment:
Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
Comment: 		Photo by: T. DeSantis
Durham Co.
Comment: ENRI
Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 		Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment:
Photo by: Mark Shields
Onslow Co.
Comment: 		Photo by: Erich Hofmann
Craven Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/53480720
Photo by: Erich Hofmann
Craven Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/53480720		Photo by: Erich Hofmann
Craven Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/53480720
Photo by: Erich Hofmann
New Hanover Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/59239989		Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 5.5 mm female, came to UV light at night
Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 5.5 mm female, came to UV light at night		Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 5.5 mm female, came to UV light at night
Photo by: Lior Carlson
Orange Co.
Comment: 		Photo by: Lior Carlson
Orange Co.
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Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper		Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper		Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper		Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper		Photo by: M. Glass
Moore Co.
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Photo by: Marilyn Westphal
Henderson Co.
Comment: Attracted to uv light sheet		Photo by: Marilyn Westphal
Henderson Co.
Comment: Attracted to uv light sheet
Photo by: Marilyn Westphal
Henderson Co.
Comment: On UV light sheet		Photo by: Marilyn Westphal
Henderson Co.
Comment: On UV light sheet
Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
Comment: 		Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
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