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Grumpy II - Lepyronia quadrangularis
Copyright © 2008 Jim Kramer

Grumpy II - Lepyronia quadrangularis
Efland, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
March 6, 2008
Size: 3/8"
Lepyronia angulifera?

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Contributed by Jim Kramer on 6 March, 2008 - 5:38pm
Last updated 13 November, 2021 - 1:18am

Moved
Moved from Angular Spittlebug.
… Kyle Kittelberger, 13 November, 2021 - 1:18am

Lepyronia angulifera
Yes ... the short wings and steeply sloping head are characteristic of this little spittlebug.
… Andy Hamilton, 7 March, 2008 - 7:35am

 
Thanks for the confirmation
This is the second one I've found near (or in) my yard. This one was with in 150 feet from the last one. I've only seen them individually. When should I look for eggs or nymphs? (central North Carolina)
… Jim Kramer, 7 March, 2008 - 7:54am

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