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A greenish-yellow species that can be highly variable in color, with wings ranging from green to almost black (can also be brown, gray, or straw colored). The head and crown range from a tan uniform color to being cream-colored and marked with dark brown. These dark markings on the edge of the pronotum and on the head help distinguish this species from X. flaviceps. The pronotum is a greenish color while the scutellum is yellowish, sometimes with darker markings. The wing venation is usually greenish, sometimes white. The underside of the abdomen is typically yellow. Adults are around 6 mm long. (Catanach 2013) |
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Found throughout the southern United States (primarily in the Gulf states) south through Latin America to Brazil; also in the West Indies. Introduced to West Africa and many Pacific islands (BG) |
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Rare- only several records from the state, and none recent. |
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Grassy areas |
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Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) (BG) |
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Can probably be attracted at night with a light. |
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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 Xyphon reticulatum Bermudagrass Leafhopper |
 | Photo by: NCSU
Wake Co.
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Wake Co.
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