Tylozygus geometricus
Leafhopper



Tylozygus geometricus, Leafhopper

Family: Cicadellidae

Subfamily: Cicadellinae

Length: typically 4.2-4.5 mm

 

Adults are common in West Virginia in late Spring, and are active through October.

This species is common in West Virginia, where it is near the northern edge of its range. It ranges south and west to Texas.

No other species is easily confused with Tylozygus geometricus.



Cicadellinae image, Tylozygus geometricus

Left: the dark abdomen is tinged with yellow.
Tylozygus geometricus, Family Cicadellidae photo

 

 

Right: A dark face is characteristic of Tylozygus geometricus.

Tylozygus geometricus range map, West Virginia

The Insects of West Virginia website also features nymphs of genus Tylozygus.



Insects of West Virginia