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Graphocephala distanti

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Graphocephala distanti
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
Family: Cicadellidae
Genus: Graphocephala
Species:
G. distanti
Binomial name
Graphocephala distanti
Metcalf, 1965

Graphocephala distanti is a leafhopper in the genus Graphocephala native to Panama and Costa Rica.[1]

Description

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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

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There are many dead/pinned specimens on the internet.

live specimens are mostly taken via iNaturalist observation.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "https://cicadellinae.science/taxon/graphocephala-distanti". {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  2. ^ "Sharpshooter Leafhoppers | Graphocephala distanti Metcalf 1965a: 64". naturalhistory.museumwales.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
  3. ^ "Graphocephala distanti - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-12-01.