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Stramineous in color with darker markings. The vertex is wider than the median length as well as the pronotum and has a yellow margin, anterior and parallel to a broad black band. The pronotum has a transverse indistinct median pale band. The venation on the wings is creamy and bold, contrasting sharply with the wing cells. The female pregenital sternite is short, with the posterior margin slightly and broadly emarginate. The male subgenital plates are triangular and broad at the base, convexly rounding in the middle and then gradually narrowing to acute tips. Adults are 2.6 to 3.5 mm long. (DeLong 1948, Blocker & Fang 1993)
For more images of this species, see: BG. For diagrams of this species, see: 3I. |
| distribution |
Primarily the southern United States, though reported as far north as Michigan; mainly occurs in the Southeast and Texas, with most records from west of the Appalachians (3I) |
| abundance |
Rare, a few recent records from the Piedmont, likely also found in the mountains. |
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| habitat |
Grasslands, meadows, other grassy areas (DeLong 1948) |
| plant associates |
Grasses (DeLong 1948) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
Visually this genus recalls members of Limotettix, though it is probably closest related to Sanctanus (Blocker & Fang, 1993). The other two species in this genus are found in Texas and Mexico. |
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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 Daltonia estacadus No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Robert Deans
Forsyth Co.
Comment: Daltonia estacadus, det. Kyle Kittelberger - unid_leafhopper |  | Photo by: Robert Deans
Forsyth Co.
Comment: Daltonia estacadus, det. Kyle Kittelberger - unid_leafhopper |
 | Photo by: Robert Deans
Forsyth Co.
Comment: State record |  | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
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