Deltocephalus flavocostatus

Deltocephaline Leafhopper



Deltocephalus flavocostatus, Leafhopper photo

Family: Cicadellidae

Subfamily: Deltocephalinae

Subgenus: Planicephalus

Length: typically 3.1-3.3 mm

 

In West Virginia, adults seem to reach peak numbers in August and September.

The overall range of this species is centered on the northeast quarter of the United States.

 


 

Lateral image, Deltocephalus flavocostatus

 

Some sources use the name Planicephalus flavocostatus for this species.

 

Face, Deltocephalus flavocostatus image

 

The front of this diminutive leafhopper species is spangled with white.