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A pale, yellowish to white species with bold, distinctive red to black dots on the body; this color pattern is characteristic of this species, which resembles nothing else in our area. The number of dots can vary slightly among individuals, but there are typically around 8 or so main dots on the wings. There are also three bold dots on the thorax and head, in a line: one dot at the apex or lower part of the scutellum, the second on the middle of the pronotum, and the third dot on the tip of the head. Another dot can be on the side of the thorax, behind the base of each wing. The dots range in color from yellowish-orange, dark red, and black. Adults are around 3 mm long. |
distribution |
Eastern and central United States |
abundance |
Scattered records across the Piedmont and Coastal Plain where it is uncommon; possibly more abundant in the right habitat. |
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habitat |
Has been found in mixed hardwood forest and open, coastal habitat. |
plant associates |
Vitis spp. (BG) |
behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. Typically found on the underside of grape leaves (BG). |
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[Native:]
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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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Erythroneurini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Illinigina illinoiensis Illinois Grape Leafhopper |
![](photos_records/2013/tnIllinigina_illinoiensis1381323679.JPG) | Photo by: Paul Scharf Warren Co. Comment: Attracted to Black Light | ![](photos_records/2013/tnIllinigina_illinoiensis1381323697.JPG) | Photo by: Paul Scharf Warren Co. Comment: Attracted to Black Light |
![](photos_records/2013/tnIllinigina_illinoiensis1379469299.jpg) | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat | ![](photos_records/2013/tnIllinigina_illinoiensis1379469327.jpg) | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat |
![](photos_records/2015/tnIllinigina_illinoiensis1441130904.jpg) | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf Dare Co. Comment: open, coastal habitat near some pines | ![](photos_records/2015/tnIllinigina_illinoiensis1441130936.jpg) | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf Dare Co. Comment: open, coastal habitat near some pines |
![](photos_records/2018/tnIllinigina_illinoiensis1516645546.jpg) | Photo by: Ken Childs Out Of State Co. Comment: | ![](photos_records/2019/09/tnIllinigina_illinoiensis1569444393_0.jpg) | Photo by: Mark Shields Onslow Co. Comment: |
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