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Typhlocyba transviridis Christian, 1953 - No Common Name     CICADELLIDAE Members: NC Records Public View


© Solomon Hendrix- note band width

© Solomon Hendrix- note band shape

© Tom Ward

© Bo Sullivan- note band location

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description A pale yellow to white species with a broad dark brown transverse band across the wings, roughly posterior of the middle of the wings. Fresh specimens can be green with the transverse wing band a greenish-brown color. The abdomen starts out bright green before changing to a paler yellow color. The male subgenital plates are not enlarged at the apex. Adults are 3.25-3.5 mm long. (Christian 1953, Beirne 1956).

For images of the genitalia, see: 3I. For additional pics of this species, see: BG.

distribution Northeastern and midwestern United States and neighboring Canada, as far south as Tennessee and [now] North Carolina. (BG)
abundance Rare, a few recent records from the northern mountains; probably more abundant in the mountains. Should occur from June through July at the very least.
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plant associates Tilia americana (basswood) (3I)
behavior Can be attracted at night with a light.
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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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tribe Typhlocybini
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Species Photo Gallery for Typhlocyba transviridis No Common Name

Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Ashe Co.
Comment: state record
Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Ashe Co.
Comment: state record
Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Ashe Co.
Comment: state record
Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
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Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
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Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
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Photo by: tom ward
Buncombe Co.
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Photo by: tom ward
Buncombe Co.
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