description |
A fairly distinctively marked species. Wings are yellowish green with characteristic darker polygon-shaped marks scaattered; the apical wing veins are yellow, bordered with dark brown. The scutellum is yellowish, sometimes with two black spots in the middle. The head has a characteristic even number of bold black spots. Usually there are 5 pairs of dots, with four dots along the midline of the vertex, two black marks along the margin of the vertex, and 4 dots in a row across the face; however, spots are sometimes fused together. Adults are between 2 and 3 mm long. (Rung, 2009)
For more images of this species, see: 1, 2, 3.
Nymphs are yellowish overall, with a mottled brownish dorsal surface. There are prominent rows of long spines curving backwards on the dorsal surface as well, giving the nymphs a distinctive appearance. |
plant associates |
A variety of herbs and ornamentals in the Lamiaceae family: rosemary, sage, majoram, catnip, oregano, lemon balm, peppermint, basil, thyme, etc. (Rung, 2009) |
comments |
NOTE: This species is similar to E. melissae, the Sage Leafhopper, another introduced Eupteryx that has been recorded from both sides of the continent. The two can best be distinguished by the markings on the head. In decemnotata, there is an even number of spots, usually 5 pairs but sometimes spots are fused together. In melissae, there is an odd number of spots, usually 5 or 7 spots total with three prominent ones on top of the head. See here for more information and images on how to distinguish the two species: Rung, 2009.
In terms of damage, this species is a mesophyll feeder, puncturing plant cells and causing stippling to leaves. If the density of E. decemnotata becomes too high, significant damage to plants can occur. E. decemnotata can therefore be a major pest species. (Rung, 2009) |
Species Photo Gallery for Eupteryx decemnotata Ligurian Leafhopper |
![](photos_records/2015/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1435803664.jpg) | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat | ![](photos_records/2018/02/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1517775943.jpg) | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat |
![](photos_records/2019/09/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1567737364.jpeg) | Photo by: David Enrique Wake Co. Comment: | ![](photos_records/2019/09/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1567737299.jpeg) | Photo by: David Enrique Wake Co. Comment: |
![](photos_records/2020/04/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1586370834_1.JPG) | Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Attracted to UV light. Yard near woods. | ![](photos_records/2020/04/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1586377869.jpg) | Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Attracted to UV light. Yard near woods. |
![](photos_records/2020/04/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1586377650.jpg) | Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Attracted to UV light. Yard near woods. | ![](photos_records/2021/04/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1619742988_0.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/75719151 |
![](photos_records/2021/04/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1619742988_1.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/75719151 | ![](photos_records/2021/04/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1619743041_0.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/75719156 |
![](photos_records/2021/04/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1619742930_0.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/75719150 | ![](photos_records/2021/04/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1619742931_1.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/75719150 |
![](photos_records/2021/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1620261505_0.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/77533858 | ![](photos_records/2021/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1620322597_0.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/77630898 |
![](photos_records/2021/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1621989206_0.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/80308378 | ![](photos_records/2021/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1622137766_0.jpg) | Photo by: Ken Kneidel Mecklenburg Co. Comment: 2.7 mm male came to UV light at night |
![](photos_records/2021/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1622137766_1.jpg) | Photo by: Ken Kneidel Mecklenburg Co. Comment: 2.7 mm male came to UV light at night | ![](photos_records/2021/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1622137766_2.jpg) | Photo by: Ken Kneidel Mecklenburg Co. Comment: 2.7 mm male came to UV light at night |
![](photos_records/2021/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1622163463_0.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/80547514 | ![](photos_records/2021/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1622338398_0.jpg) | Photo by: Erich Hofmann New Hanover Co. Comment: |
![](photos_records/2021/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1622338398_1.jpg) | Photo by: Erich Hofmann New Hanover Co. Comment: | ![](photos_records/2021/06/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1623534609_0.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/82748552 |
![](photos_records/2021/06/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1624495628_0.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/84251088 | ![](photos_records/2021/08/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1628904793_0.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/91065316 |
![](photos_records/2022/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1651953133_0.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/115959866 | ![](photos_records/2022/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1653826017_0.jpg) | Photo by: Erich Hofmann and Kayla Weinfurther New Hanover Co. Comment: |
![](photos_records/2022/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1653826046_0.jpg) | Photo by: Erich Hofmann and Kayla Weinfurther New Hanover Co. Comment: | ![](photos_records/2022/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1653826046_1.jpg) | Photo by: Erich Hofmann and Kayla Weinfurther New Hanover Co. Comment: |
![](photos_records/2022/05/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1653826046_2.jpg) | Photo by: Erich Hofmann and Kayla Weinfurther New Hanover Co. Comment: | ![](photos_records/2023/07/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1689036001_0.jpg) | Photo by: Margarita Lankford Orange Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/172255188 |
![](photos_records/2024/03/tnEupteryx_decemnotata1711482654_0.JPG) | Photo by: Erin Price-Erwin Guilford Co. Comment: |