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Gyponana expanda - Laminate Leafhopper     CICADELLIDAE Members: NC Records Public View
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description A greenish species, the wings of adults can vary from having moderately dense reticulated venation to having sparsely reticulated venation with unmarked clavi. The size range for males is 8.5-10.0 mm in length; females are typically 9.5-11.0 mm (female Gyponanas tend to be 1.0 mm longer than males, though some are even longer) (Hamilton 1982).
distribution Eastern North America
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habitat Has been found in open grassy areas near mixed hardwood forest.
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behavior Can be attracted at night with a light.
comments NOTE: Gyponana can be a challenging genus to identify, with many species looking similar to one another and not being able to be identified to species unless [a male is] dissected. Further complicating this situation is that the genus in general is likely overdescribed, with numerous species likely synonymous and needing to be lumped. It is important to take clear photos showing the wing venation, and get measurements and underside photos for size and sex.
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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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