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A very striking, distinctive dark green leafhopper; nothing else resembles it. The body is a much darker green than the wings, which are yellowish-green. There are three black dots on the top of the head and the eyes are a contrasting yellow, characteristic of this species. Adults are 7.0-8.0 mm long, and nymphs are a greenish, yellowish-green to white with a pointed head that is bordered in yellowish-green. |
| distribution |
Native to Japan, it is adventive in North America, primarily in the coastal Northeast; this species is spreading rapidly across the Northeast and is now found as far south as North Carolina (BG). |
| abundance |
Only recorded so far from Avery county in the mountains, likely a very recent arrival; this species will probably become more abundant in the state (at least the mountains) as it expands its range. |
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| habitat |
Has been recorded from grassy, brushy habitat. |
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Numerous shrubby plants |
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First recorded in North America in 2005 from NY (BG). Not much is known about the biology of this species. |
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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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Pagaroniini |
| subgenus |
Pagaronia |
Species Photo Gallery for Pagaronia minor No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy and vegetated, shrubby habitat surrounded by forest |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy and vegetated, shrubby habitat surrounded by forest |
 | Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
Comment: nymph from Stoneham, MA |
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