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A boldly marked leafhopper with a reddish-orange and blue color pattern. The face is mostly reddish brown. The head has a pale midline with reddish brown marks on either side on a white background. The pronotum is mostly reddish orange except for a bluish white broad midline, the posterior margin, and five anterior pale spots. The scutellum is mostly an orange brown with pale markings, though this color can vary among individuals. The color pattern on the wings is unlike any other leafhoppers in the state. The wing tips are a dark brown to blackish, and there are no crossbands on the wings. Adult males are 3.1-3.3 mm long, while females are 3.2-3.3 mm. (3I) |
| distribution |
Found from Illinois to Mississippi, with recent records from North Carolina |
| abundance |
Recorded recently from several counties in the Piedmont and mountains, possibly more abundant in the right habitat. |
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| habitat |
Has been found in mixed hardwood forest habitat. |
| plant associates |
Quercus lyrata (DL) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
This Zyginama is one of two species in the genus that is found east of the Mississippi River (the other being Z. tripunctata) and the only one known from the Midwest. (3I) |
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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 Zyginama rossi No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat |  | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light |  | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black light |  | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Light |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Light |  | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Light |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Rockingham Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: grassy area near mixed hardwood forest and a pond |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: grassy area near mixed hardwood forest and a pond |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: grassy area near mixed hardwood forest and a pond |
 | Photo by: vin stanton
Buncombe Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper |
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