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Gyponana vasta - No Common Name     CICADELLIDAE Members: NC Records Public View


© Kyle Kittelberger- note wing venation

© Kyle Kittelberger

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description A green species with moderately reticulated wing venation; not as densely reticulated as some members, and more reticulated than others, this species falls somewhat in the middle of the spectrum. The clavi (inner part of the wings) are also reticulated, separating this species from others that have an unreticulated clavi; the whole wing therefore has reticulations. The size range for males is 9.5-10.5 mm in length; females are typically 10.5-11.5 mm (female Gyponanas tend to be 1.0 mm longer than males, though some are even longer) (Hamilton 1982).
distribution Eastern United States, primarily from NC north to NY (per Dmitriev)
abundance A single record from the Piedmont but likely under collected and therefore more abundant in the right habitat.
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habitat Has been found in mixed hardwood forest.
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behavior Can be attracted at night with a light.
comments Gyponana can be a challenging genus to identify, with many species looking similar to one another. It is important to take clear photos showing the wing venation, and get measurements and underside photos for size and sex. These records on here are tentative for now until male specimens are obtained.
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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 Gyponana vasta No Common Name

Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: female
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: female; 10.8 mm
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: female; 10.8 mm
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: tentative