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Versute Sharpshooter

Graphocephala versuta

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Field Notes

Description:

This particular one has very muted markings on the scutellum as well as a lack of orange in the center of the pronotum. A typically marked specimen can be seen at my other spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/142016247

Habitat:

This hopper was on a grape leaf in the backyard

Reference Links:

Species Graphocephala versuta - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Hi Juan, I think it is as well. I know they're supposed to be pests but I sure enjoy seeing them :)

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Southern California Wildlife
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The Hoppers
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

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PublishedJuly 1, 2014

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