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A small spittlebug, brownish in coloration with a dark brown to black "V"- shaped mark on the elytra, sometimes less boldly defined in certain individual. Compared to L. quadrangularis, this species is smaller, with comparatively shorter but broader wings; it is very helpful to have measurements of potential members of this species. L. angulifera also has a shorter and declivous top of the head than L. quadrangularis; the head more strongly slopes downward (BG); this field mark is not always apparent unless viewed from the side. Males are 4.0-4.4 mm long, while females are 5.0-6.1 mm long (MNFI). |
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Rare to uncommon across much of its range in the United States. Found primarily along the Atlantic coast, from Massachusetts south into the Caribbean with some Northeastern and Gulf records. A population also exists in the marshes of Michigan and other Midwestern states. (MNFI) |
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Uncommon to rare, recorded from only several counties. |
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Found in areas where prairie ferns and spike-rush, as well as other plants, can be found. This species may favor areas where burns periodically take place. (MNFI) |
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Feeds on a wide variety of plants; closely associated with prairie ferns and spike rush (Eleocharis sp.), at least in Michigan (MNFI); also feed on Bristlegrass (Setaria geniculata), Espartillo grass (Sporobolus indicus), and sedge (Cyperus swartzii). (Hamilton, 1982) |
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The population found in the interior of the United States, in Michigan and the surrounding states, may represent an undescribed species or subspecies. (BG) |
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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 Lepyronia angulifera Angular Spittlebug |
 | Photo by: North Carolina State University Insect Collection
Cumberland Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: North Carolina State University Insect Collection
Cumberland Co.
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