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A distinctive leafhopper, nothing else in the state looks like it. A silvery, sometimes light brown color overall with brown lateral stripes on the wings and several dark lateral stripes on the thorax. The outer edge of the wings has a bold pale border, and there is a bold, characteristic black line on the head between the eyes. Adults are 6.5-8 mm long. Nymphs have a grayish body with brown lateral stripes, a pale bold border on the side of the developing wings and abdomen, and a characteristic wide head. (BG) |
| distribution |
Native to Europe, introduced to North America (first NA record in MA in 1920) where it is most common in the Northeast and eastern Canada (BG). |
| abundance |
Only recorded from a few counties in the mountains, where it is locally common; probably more abundant in the right habitat, especially in the mountains. |
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Coastal and inland grassland areas (BG) |
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Grasses; there is some evidence that in North America it prefers introduced species of grasses, such as those found in lawns and hayfields (BG). |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
This species has been implicated in the spread of an incurable plant disease called aster yellows (BG), which can destroy the vegetation in a field and even affect nearby trees. |
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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 Athysanus argentarius Silver Leafhopper |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Out Of State Co.
Comment: Attracted to Light |  | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Out Of State Co.
Comment: Attracted to Light |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Caldwell Co.
Comment: found during the day, caught while sweeping |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Caldwell Co.
Comment: found during the day, caught while sweeping |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Caldwell Co.
Comment: found during the day, caught while sweeping |  | 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 |
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