Graphocephala distanti is a leafhopper in the genus Graphocephala native to Panama and Costa Rica.[1]

Description

It is identified by its blue back wings and yellow head with spots on top of the head. The abdomen and head have a small breakoff. The back of the wings are yellow tinged.[2][1]

This species was first described by Metcalf in 1965.

Specimens

There are many dead/pinned specimens on the internet.

live specimens are mostly taken via iNaturalist observation.

References

  1. ^ a b "Graphocephala distanti".
  2. ^ "Sharpshooter Leafhoppers | Graphocephala distanti Metcalf 1965a: 64". naturalhistory.museumwales.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-01.


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