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A small leafhopper that is very highly variable in coloration, from pale stramineous to very dark. There is a small pale yellow border to the costal margin of the wings; another small white dash is found closer to the wingtip, and the wingtip itself has a white edge. There are several small white dots on the front of the head and behind the eyes. The legs are pale brown. The female pregenital sternite is narrowed posteriorly, with the posterior margin more or less sinuate (sometimes with four feebly developed lobes). Adult males are 3.3-3.8 mm long, while females are 3.4-3.8 mm. (Kramer, 1971).
Nymphs are an overall brownish color with a black tip to the abdomen and several dark brown abdominal segments.
For diagrams of this species, see: a href='http://zahniser.speciesfile.org/taxahelp.asp?hc=6182&key=Delt&lng=En' target='_blank'>3I. |
| distribution |
Found from the eastern United States to Argentina and into the West Indies (Kramer, 1971). |
| abundance |
Widespread across the state. |
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| habitat |
Grassy, brushy areas |
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Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
Due to the broad range overlap of P. flavicosta and P. flavocostatus (both species occur in the state), and the similarity in the appearance of the two species (both essentially have identical coloration, and the pregenital sternites are similar), the only true way to distinguish the two species is based on male genitalia. |
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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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Deltocephalini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Planicephalus flavicosta No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
New Hanover Co.
Comment: grassy area, near marsh; male, 3.6 mm; P. flavicosta, determined from specimen by C. Dietrich |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
New Hanover Co.
Comment: grassy area, near marsh; male, 3.6 mm; P. flavicosta, determined from specimen by C. Dietrich |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
New Hanover Co.
Comment: grassy area, near marsh; male, 3.6 mm; P. flavicosta, determined from specimen by C. Dietrich |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
New Hanover Co.
Comment: grassy area, near marsh; male, 3.6 mm; P. flavicosta, determined from specimen by C. Dietrich |
 | Photo by: Erich Hofmann
Craven Co.
Comment: male; |  | Photo by: Erich Hofmann
Craven Co.
Comment: male; |
 | Photo by: Erich Hofmann
Craven Co.
Comment: male |  | Photo by: Erich Hofmann
Craven Co.
Comment: male |
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