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Broad-headed sharpshooter

Broad-headed sharpshooter

Oncometopia orbona

A species of Oncometopia

Oncometopia orbona, the broad-headed sharpshooter, is a species of sharpshooter in the family Cicadellidae.

General Info About Broad-headed sharpshooter
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Attributes of Broad-headed sharpshooter
Colors
Green
Yellow
Blue
Habitat
grassy; field; brushy; forest edge; mixed hardwood forest; pine forest
Adult Food Sources
Xylem sap from trees and shrubs, phloem fluids from woody plants, fluids from flowering plants, sap from broad-leaf plants, phloem sap from various perennial plants
Larva Food Source
Sap from young twigs, leaf tissue fluids, plant vascular fluids from tender shoots, sap from herbaceous shrubs, fluids from young stems
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Piercing-sucking mouthparts
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Species Status of Broad-headed sharpshooter
Common
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Distribution Area of Broad-headed sharpshooter
North America
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Predators of Broad-headed sharpshooter Larvae
Frogs, toads, birds, spiders, beetles
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Predators of Adult Broad-headed sharpshooter
Birds, rodents, spiders, mantises, wasps
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Interesting Facts About Broad-headed sharpshooter
Broad-headed sharpshooter use vibrations to communicate through plant stems, a sophisticated form of messaging not heard by the human ear.
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Scientific Classification of Broad-headed sharpshooter
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Youth Habitat of Broad-headed sharpshooter
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Broad-headed sharpshooter
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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When is the Best Time to Observe Broad-headed sharpshooter
The best time to find adult broad-headed sharpshooter is during the warmer months, especially in the summer when they are most active and their sounds are prominent.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Broad-headed sharpshooter
Adult broad-headed sharpshooter are commonly found on warm, sunny days. After rainfall, when the air is moist, is also an ideal time as plants are full of sap and broad-headed sharpshooter might be feeding.
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How and Where Can You Find Broad-headed sharpshooter at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs of broad-headed sharpshooter are typically laid in the tissues of host plants. To find them, inspect the stems and the undersides of leaves of known host plants for tiny, white or yellowish eggs inserted into the plant material.
Nymph Nymphs of broad-headed sharpshooter are smaller and are usually found near the ground, on plants or under debris. Look for them by gently moving grass blades aside or by inspecting leaf litter and the bases of trees and shrubs.
Adult Adult broad-headed sharpshooter can be found on the trunks and branches of trees or tall shrubs. Listening for their characteristic sounds can help locate them. They are also attracted to lights at night, so inspecting around outdoor lighting can be effective.
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Harmful Effects of Broad-headed sharpshooter
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Agricultural Pests

Adult and nymph stages of broad-headed sharpshooter cause mild to severe damage by feeding on plant fluids from leaves and stems of a variety of host plants, showing no preference. Infested plants exhibit stunted growth and yellowing leaves, potentially progressing to plant death if the infestation is severe. Impacts on agricultural yield and quality can lead to economic loss for farmers and scarcity of produce for consumers.

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