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Versute Sharpshooter - Graphocephala versuta This leafhopper has green forewings with several black markings at the apex, which is a diagnostic feature. The scutellum had several thin black lines.<br />
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Versute Sharpshooter - Graphocephala versuta

This leafhopper has green forewings with several black markings at the apex, which is a diagnostic feature. The scutellum had several thin black lines.

Habitat: Rural garden

    comments (5)

  1. That little triangle on its back, such a precise pattern. Posted 5 years ago
    1. Yep, that's a diagnostic feature for this species. It kinda looks like a tattoo. Posted 5 years ago
  2. Great to see those two Graphocephala side by side - promoted them both for that purpose :o) Posted 5 years ago
    1. Thanks, Arp! I will work on getting clear/in focus shots of them this summer and will make a collage of them to post here. Posted 5 years ago
      1. That would be great - looking forward to it :o) Cheers, Arp Posted 5 years ago

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Graphocephala versuta is a leafhopper in the Graphocephala genus. It occurs in the USA and Costa Rica and is about 6mm in size.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Apr 25, 2020. Captured Oct 8, 2019 12:40 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/166s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm