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A small, pale green species, with orange longitudinal bands on the crown, pronotum, and scutellum. The veins of the forewings are inconspicuous, and there is a lack of apical reticulations. The female pregenital sternite is broadly, concavely rounded on the posterior margin. Males are 7 to 8 mm long, while females are 8 mm. (DeLong, 1942)
For images of a specimen and diagrams of the species, see: 3I. |
| distribution |
At least the Southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida. Records from other states, especially more northern records, are questionable. A seemingly rare species. |
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Known from at least the Sandhills area; rare. |
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Photographs of Gyponana germari, introduced from Mexico and spreading throughout Florida, were previously misidentified as G. tenella: BG. |
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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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Gyponini |
| subgenus |
Gyponana |
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