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Aphrodes bicinctus (Schrank, 1776) - Girdled Leafhopper     Cicadellidae Members: NC Records Public View

© Kyle Kittelberger- male
© Kyle Kittelberger- note pattern
© Kyle Kittelberger- male; variation
© Kyle Kittelberger- nymph; note small black
spots on body
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description A greenish to brownish species with a sharp-edged, rounded head that extends noticeably outwards. There is variation in color and pattern among individuals, with the amount of brown mottling varying, especially by sex. Males tend to be greenish overall, though some individuals can be quite dark. Females tend to be an overall mottled pattern. Much of the pronotum appears as a pale green transverse band, and there is a less distinct pale band across the crown of the head. Adult males are 4.5-7.3 mm long, while females are 6.0-8.0 mm (Hamilton 1975).

Nymphs are completely green and show the characteristic sharp-edged head of the adults. Nymphs are speckled with small black spots.

For more images of this species, see: BG, BOLD.

distribution Native to the Palearctic where it is widespread; adventive in North America and now becoming widespread throughout parts of Canada and the United States on both sides of the continent, though primarily the Northeast. It ranges as far southwards as the Appalachians. (BG)
abundance Locally common to rare; recorded from several counties recently. Likely a recent arrival into the state since it is an introduced species.
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habitat Grassy, brushy habitat.
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comments First recorded in North America in Maine of 1905, though possibly recorded as early as 1884 under an incorrect name. (Hamilton 1975)
status [Native:] [Introduced:] [Extirpated:]
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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 Aphrodini
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Species Photo Gallery for Aphrodes bicinctus Girdled Leafhopper

Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: 6 mm; male		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: 6 mm; male
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: 6 mm; male		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: adult and nymph
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: adult and nymph		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: nymph; likely this species since confirmed adults in the area
Photo by: Paul Scharf, B. Bockhahn
Yancey Co.
Comment: Caught 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
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		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
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper		Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: Fairly large - unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: Fairly large - unid_leafhopper		Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: Fairly large - unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: Fairly large - unid_leafhopper		Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: Fairly large - unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: Fairly large - unid_leafhopper		Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: Fairly large - unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: Fairly large - unid_leafhopper		Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Avery Co.
Comment: Rather small in size. Found in woods. - unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Avery Co.
Comment: Rather small in size. Found in woods. - unid_leafhopper		Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Avery Co.
Comment: Rather small in size. Found in woods. - unid_leafhopper
Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Avery Co.
Comment: Rather small in size. Found in woods. - unid_leafhopper