Graphocephala distanti
Appearance
Graphocephala distanti | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hemiptera |
Suborder: | Auchenorrhyncha |
Family: | Cicadellidae |
Genus: | Graphocephala |
Species: | G. distanti
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Binomial name | |
Graphocephala distanti Metcalf, 1965
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Graphocephala distanti is a leafhopper in the genus Graphocephala native to Panama and Costa Rica.[1]
Description
[edit]It is identified by its blue back wings and yellow head with spots on top of the head. The abdomen and head have a small breakoff. The back of the wings are yellow tinged.[2][1]
This species was first described by Metcalf in 1965.
Specimens
[edit]There are many dead/pinned specimens on the internet.
live specimens are mostly taken via iNaturalist observation.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Graphocephala distanti".
- ^ "Sharpshooter Leafhoppers | Graphocephala distanti Metcalf 1965a: 64". naturalhistory.museumwales.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-01.