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A pale species with and pale transverse medial band extending across the thorax and onto the vertex; there is a dark brown band on each side of the scutellum and pronotum. The genae, the area in front of the antennae, are darkened in males, characteristic of this species; males are generally darker overall than females. The frons is either dark or pale. There is a dark brown to black mark at the apex of the clavus on the wings, though some specimens apparently can lack this mark; some individuals can also have dark tinging on the upper apical cells of the wings. (UDEL)
For figures of this species, see: Asche & Wilson. |
| distribution |
Previously known from a few Gulf Coast states and South Carolina; perhaps expanding northwards, as now known from North Carolina. Also found in Bermuda and throughout the Caribbean, as well as parts of Central America and Argentina. (UDEL), (Mariani & Lenicov, 2018) |
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A single record from the Coastal Plain, likely found elsewhere in this region; perhaps a recent arrival in the state. |
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Coastal marshes |
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Para grass (Urochloa mutica) (UDEL) |
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Can be attracted at night with a light. |
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This species is most similar to the other and much more widespread member of this genus found in the state, S. kolophon, with very similar thoracic patterns/coloration. However, molina has a dark brown to black mark at the apex of the clavus on the wings, and has the genae darkened in males; in kolophon, the genae are pale.
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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 Sogatella molina No Common Name |
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Onslow Co.
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Onslow Co.
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Onslow Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper |  | Photo by: Mark Shields
Onslow Co.
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