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| synonym |
West Indian Cane Fulgorid |
| description |
A distinctive green species with orange eyes and black lines on the front of yellowish antennal segments. The head is narrow with respect to the thorax and projects forward past the eyes; likewise, the frons is also narrow. (UDEL) |
| distribution |
Eastern United States; also throughout the Caribbean and Panama, Venezuela, and Columbia, plus Hawaii (UDEL) |
| abundance |
A locally common species where found, primarily in the eastern Piedmont and Coastal Plain. |
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| habitat |
Grassy, brushy areas |
| plant associates |
Andropogon bicornis, Andropogon glomeratus (bushy bluestem), Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane); Sorghum sudanense (Sudangrass) (UDEL) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
Bartlett notes that this species has long been known as a pest on sugarcane. It is certain that the current distribution of this species has much to do with the current and historic cultivation of sugarcane. Recently, it was reported that sugarcane yellow leaf phytoplasma was vectored by S. saccharivora. This is a highly unusual finding as it represents the first delphacid phytoplama vector (all other delphacids are virus vectors). (UDEL) |
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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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Species Photo Gallery for Saccharosydne saccharivora West Indian Canefly |
 | 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: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Vance Co.
Comment: grassy/brushy/pine habitat |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Vance Co.
Comment: grassy/brushy/pine habitat |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Vance Co.
Comment: grassy/brushy/pine habitat |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Vance Co.
Comment: grassy/brushy/pine habitat |  | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Field with grass/weeds near hardwoods. |
 | Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Columbus Co.
Comment: 4.8 mm male |  | Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Columbus Co.
Comment: 4.8 mm male |
 | Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Columbus Co.
Comment: 4.8 mm male |  | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Caught sweeping at pond edge. |
 | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Caught sweeping at pond edge. |
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