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ACANALONIIDAE-Acanaloniid Planthoppers
ACHILIDAE-Achilid Planthoppers
APHROPHORIDAE-Spittlebugs
CALISCELIDAE-Piglet Bugs
CERCOPIDAE-Spittlebugs
CICADELLIDAE-Leafhoppers
CIXIIDAE-Cixiid Planthoppers
CLASTOPTERIDAE-Tube Spittlebugs
DELPHACIDAE-Delphacid Planthoppers
DERBIDAE-Derbid Planthoppers
DICTYOPHARIDAE-Dictypharid Planthoppers
FLATIDAE-Flatid Planthoppers
FULGORIDAE-Fulgorid Planthoppers
ISSIDAE-Issid Planthoppers
MEMBRACIDAE-Treehoppers
TROPIDUCHIDAE-Tropiduchid Planthoppers
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APHROPHORIDAE Members:
Aphrophora cribrata
Aphrophora gelida
Aphrophora quadrinotata
Aphrophora saratogensis
Lepyronia angulifera
Lepyronia quadrangularis
Philaenus spumarius
Philaronia canadensis
NC
Records
Lepyronia angulifera
- Angular Spittlebug
© Kyle Kittelberger- side view
© Kyle Kittelberger- top view
Taxonomy
Family:
APHROPHORIDAE
Taxonomic Author:
Uhler, 1876
Identification
Online Photographs:
BugGuide
,
GBIF
iNaturalist
Description:
A small spittlebug, brownish in coloration with a dark brown to black "V"- shaped mark on the elytra, sometimes less boldly defined in certain individual. Compared to
L. quadrangularis
, this species is smaller, with comparatively shorter but broader wings; it is very helpful to have measurements of potential members of this species. L. angulifera also has a shorter and declivous top of the head than L. quadrangularis; the head more strongly slopes downward (
BG
); this field mark is not always apparent unless viewed from the side. Males are 4.0-4.4 mm long, while females are 5.0-6.1 mm long (
MNFI
).
Distribution in North Carolina
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Distribution:
Rare to uncommon across much of its range in the United States. Found primarily along the Atlantic coast, from Massachusetts south into the Caribbean with some Northeastern and Gulf records. A population also exists in the marshes of Michigan and other Midwestern states. (
MNFI
)
Abundance:
Uncommon to rare, recorded from only several counties.
Seasonal Occurrence
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Habitats and Life History
Habitats:
Found in areas where prairie ferns and spike-rush, as well as other plants, can be found. This species may favor areas where burns periodically take place. (
MNFI
)
Plant Associates:
Feeds on a wide variety of plants; closely associated with prairie ferns and spike rush (Eleocharis sp.), at least in Michigan (
MNFI
); also feed on Bristlegrass (Setaria geniculata), Espartillo grass (Sporobolus indicus), and sedge (Cyperus swartzii). (
Hamilton, 1982
)
Behavior:
Comment:
The population found in the interior of the United States, in Michigan and the surrounding states, may represent an undescribed species or subspecies. (
BG
)
Status:
Native
Global and State Rank:
Species Photo Gallery for
Lepyronia angulifera
Angular Spittlebug
Photo by: North Carolina State University Insect Collection
Cumberland Co.
Comment:
Photo by: North Carolina State University Insect Collection
Cumberland Co.
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