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Glossy-winged sharpshooter

Homalodisca vitripennis

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

Large leafhopper. The glassy-winged sharpshooter feeds on a wide variety of plants. Scientists estimate the host plants for this sharpshooter include over 70 different plant species.

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

Reference Links:

Glassy-winged sharpshooter

Species ID Suggestions

Glassy-winged Sharpshooter

Homalodisca vitripennis

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CindyBinghamKeiser
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Comments (3)
Maria dB
Thank you for the ID, Cindy. I had seen photos of this sharpshooter but it didn't look the same to me. BugGuide hadn't helped either, so I appreciate your assistance!
beaker98
Boy, that one does look big. Love the red color!

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Animals of North Carolina
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Mason Farm Biological Reserve

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PublishedSeptember 16, 2013

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