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This species has a strongly produced, distinctly angulate anterior margin to he head; the head is large and long and distinctly pointed. The head is also noticeably declivous, sloping downwards rather than being held straight out. The length of the pronotum is about equal to the length of the head. The wings and pronotum are corasely punctuate. Males are an almost uniform green color except for a fuscous longitudinal median band on the crown and pronotum. Females are uniformly green. Adult males are 6.6-7.4 mm long, females are 7.5-8.3 mm. (Nielson, 1961)
For images of this species, see: BG. |
| distribution |
Midwestern and southern United States, from North Carolina west to New Mexico (Nielson, 1961) |
| abundance |
A single record from the Coastal Plain; rare in the state. This species has been collected across its range from January to October. (Nielson, 1961) |
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Grassy, open areas |
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Grasses |
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[Native:]
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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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Xerophloeini |
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