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Graminella villica (Crumb, 1915) - No Common Name     CICADELLIDAE Members: NC Records Public View

© Kyle Kittelberger- side view
© Kyle Kittelberger- note black spots and pale
thoracic band
© Margarita Lankford- brownish individual
© Margarita Lankford- nymph, note pattern
synonym Graminella villicus
description A brownish-yellow color overall, this species is identified by the two prominent black spots on the edge of the head, a pale yellow transverse band across the front half of the pronotum, and the narrow wings (BG). The wings are an ochre color with pale, contrasting venation. The eyes also have a rear black spot. Nymphs are a pale yellow color but show the characteristic two black spots on the head.
distribution Primarily southeastern United States, as far north as Pennsylvania
abundance Recorded across the state, where it seems to be most common in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain; likely more abundant in the right habitat.
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habitat Grassy, field-type habitat
plant associates
behavior Can be attracted at night with a light.
comments
status [Native:] [Introduced:] [Extirpated:]
list_type [Official:] [Provisional:]
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 Deltocephalini
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Species Photo Gallery for Graminella villica No Common Name

Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Caught while sweeping . Also attracted to Black Lights		Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Caught while sweeping . Also attracted to Black lights
Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Caught while sweeping . Also attracted to Black lights		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Wake Co.
Comment: grassy, field-type habitat
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Wake Co.
Comment: grassy, field-type habitat		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Wake Co.
Comment: grassy, field-type habitat
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Wake Co.
Comment: grassy, field-type habitat		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Wake Co.
Comment: grassy, field-type habitat; nymphs
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Wake Co.
Comment: grassy, field-type habitat; nymphs		Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: NYMPH, Caught Sweeping
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Gates Co.
Comment: grassy habitat on mixed hardwood forest edge		Photo by: Randy Emmitt
Orange Co.
Comment: moth light UV light
Photo by: Randy Emmitt
Orange Co.
Comment: moth light UV light		Photo by: Randy Emmitt
Orange Co.
Comment: UV lights - unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/31885400		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/31885400
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/32558122		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33345642
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33345641		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33345640
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33345638		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33345638
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33345638		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33676728
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33676728		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33676722
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33676718		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33774823
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33774821		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33774819
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33774819		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34041659
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34041658		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34041654
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34041652		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34041651
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34808393		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34808392
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34808391		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34808388
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/34846269		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/35307499
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/35900520		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/35900504
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/36033636		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/36480438
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/36480430		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/36687051
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/36687049		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/36921191
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/36921185		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/36921185
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/37114180		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/37413212
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/37413212		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/37628874
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/37628866		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/37628857
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/37628875		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/37628875
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/37923875		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/38274773
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/38274773		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/38482635
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/38482633		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/38482632
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/40781548		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/40781548
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/43963071		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/43963071
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/43963071		Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: male caught during sweep of athletic field turf
Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: male caught during sweep of athletic field turf		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54210958
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54210957		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54210957
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/54210936		Photo by: Erich Hofmann
New Hanover Co.
Comment:
Photo by: Erich Hofmann
New Hanover Co.
Comment: 		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/57782690
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/57782689		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/58557325
Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 2.6 mm male, in wet grassy area of a school athletic field		Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 2.6 mm male, in wet grassy area of a school athletic field
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/61815286		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/63045653
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/63045639		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/64184222
Photo by: Erich Hofmann
New Hanover Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/65294150		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/65841928
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/66152899		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/66152894
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/70154818		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/76627920
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/76627891		Photo by: Erich Hofmann
Columbus Co.
Comment:
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/95468352		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/95468354
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/95468351		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/96838015
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/96838016		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100957310
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100957310		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/100957307
Photo by: John Petranka
Orange Co.
Comment: New Hope Creek Biodiversity Survey		Photo by: John Petranka
Orange Co.
Comment: New Hope Creek Biodiversity Survey
Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 2.7 mm male caught in a sweep over athletic field turf		Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 2.7 mm male caught in a sweep over athletic field turf
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/102627924		Photo by: John Petranka
Dare Co.
Comment:
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/103107618		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/104052234
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/132474883		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/132474880
Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Grassy field near trees.		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/140918280
Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/140918278		Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/238349095
Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Caught sweeping. 		Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Caught sweeping.
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: Rob Van Epps
Iredell Co.
Comment: Caught sweeping in grassy, weedy area.