Family: Cixiidae
Length: typically 4.8-5.1 mm
Haplaxius pictifrons is common in the summer months in West Virginia.
The wings are usually clear, with the veins sometimes darkened, and some dark coloration prominent toward the apex.
Some publications refer to this species as Myndus pictifrons.
Left: Two dark bands on the face give this species its scientific name. Certain related species have similar marks, however.
Right: The shape of the head, and the stripes on the pronotum, are traits to look for in Haplaxius pictifrons.
Insects of West Virginia