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A dark, blackish species with an underlying yellow color. The pronotum is bicolored, with a pale yellowish-green transverse band on the anterior half and the remaining posterior portion black. The vertex is rounded and has a black transverse band between the eyes. The body and forewings are heavily marked with dark brown to blackish. The wing veins are a bold, contrasting pale yellowish color. The female pregenital sternite has a broadly concave posterior margin, and the sternite itself is darkened. Adults are 5.5-6.0 mm long. (Beirne, 1956)
For other images of live individuals, see: BG. See here for images of specimens: BOLD. |
| distribution |
Primarily found in the Midwest and central Canada (BG) |
| abundance |
Recently recorded from a single county in the mountains, likely more abundant especially in this region. |
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| habitat |
Has been found in the state at a wetlands restoration site in river floodplain habitat, with remnant bottomland forest and lots of old fields. |
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Spikerushes, saltmarsh vegetation (Chandler & Hamilton, 2017) |
| 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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Limotettigini |
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Limotettix |
Species Photo Gallery for Limotettix nigrax No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Marilyn Westphal, Becky Elkin, Jim Petranka
Henderson Co.
Comment: On uv moth sheet |  | Photo by: Marilyn Westphal, Becky Elkin, Jim Petranka
Henderson Co.
Comment: On uv moth sheet |
 | Photo by: Marilyn Westphal, Becky Elkin, Jim Petranka
Henderson Co.
Comment: On uv moth sheet |  | Photo by: Marilyn Westphal, Becky Elkin and Jim Petranka
Henderson Co.
Comment: Specimen (Limotettix nigrax) was observed at a wetlands restoration site in the floodplain of the French Broad River. The site has remnant bottomland forest and lots of old fields, mowed, grassy lanes, and scattered wetter areas in sunny habitats. - unid_leafhopper |
 | Photo by: Marilyn Westphal, Becky Elkin and Jim Petranka
Henderson Co.
Comment: Specimen (Limotettix nigrax) was observed at a wetlands restoration site in the floodplain of the French Broad River. The site has remnant bottomland forest and lots of old fields, mowed, grassy lanes, and scattered wetter areas in sunny habitats. |
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