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Doratura stylata (Boheman, 1847) - No Common Name     CICADELLIDAE Members: NC Records Public View

© Kyle Kittelberger- side view
© Kyle Kittelberger- top view
© Kyle Kittelberger
© John Rosenfeld- long-winged
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description A distinctive looking leafhopper. Adults are pale overall, almost a light brown. There are 3 dark spots on the margin of the head, which is very rounded, and there are two black bands across the otherwise pale face; both these traits are characteristic of this species (BG). Adults typically have short wings, with a broad abdomen extending beyond; however, some adults are long-winged. Wing color varies from brown to green. The underside of the abdomen is black with orange markings. The female pregenital sternite is broad, with the posterior margin truncate and not produced. The male genital plates are short but broad and are rounded. Adults are 3.5-4.0 mm long. Nymphs are typically a light brown color but still show, though sometimes faint, the characteristic three dots on the edge of the head. Some nymphs can be quite bold. (DeLong 1948)

For more images and diagrams of this species, see: 3I.

distribution Native to Europe, introduced in North America where it has been mostly recorded in the northern part of the country (BG).
abundance Has been found in a couple counties in the mountains, perhaps a relatively recent arrival since there are no historical records; probably more abundant in the right habitat.
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habitat Grassy, field-type areas
plant associates Grasses
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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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tribe Chiasmini
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Species Photo Gallery for Doratura stylata No Common Name

Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, open area with shrubby vegetation and mixed forest nearby		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, open area with shrubby vegetation and mixed forest nearby
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, open area with shrubby vegetation and mixed forest nearby		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Watauga Co.
Comment: brushy, field-type habitat
Photo by: John Rosenfeld
Out Of State Co.
Comment: long-winged		Photo by: John Rosenfeld
Out Of State Co.
Comment: long-winged
Photo by: John Rosenfeld
Out Of State Co.
Comment: nymph		Photo by: John Rosenfeld
Out Of State Co.
Comment: nymph
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper		Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper		Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper		Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper