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Adults have a face that in profile is bowed (flat to bowed in females), and the head is wider than the pronotum. Males are green (yellow when dry) and unmarked, with hyaline-greenish wings that sometimes have a smoky commissure (inner edge of the wings) and tips. Females have a longer pronotum (which causes the head to project further than in males), and when viewed from the side the pronotum is relatively flat; the pronotum is not rounded as in other species and is instead "in line" with the scutellum and commissure (a helpful distinguishing characteristic from the other Macropsis species which have a more pronounced pronotum). Females are also green (yellow when dry) and unmarked. The female pregenital sternite is elongate and trapezoidal in shape. Adult males are around 4.2-4.6 mm long, while females are 4.7-5.2 mm. (Hamilton 1983)
Nymphs are densely covered with white hairs and are green overall without any markings. (Hamilton 1983) |
| distribution |
Found in eastern and central North America, with scattered records into the Southwest and western half of the country. |
| abundance |
Recorded from several counties in the mountains; possibly more abundant in the state in the right habitat, especially in the mountains. |
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Montane forests |
| plant associates |
Meadow willow (Salix petiolaris), silky willow (S. sericea), other Salix spp. (Hamilton 1983) |
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Males resemble pale specimens of M. fumipennis but have a wider head and more distinct pronotal striae. (Hamilton 1983) |
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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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Macropsini |
| subgenus |
Neomacropsis |
Species Photo Gallery for Macropsis viridis No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: NCSU specimen; female |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: NCSU specimen; female |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: NCSU specimen; female |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: NCSU specimen; female |
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