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Graphocephala distanti
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Auchenorrhyncha
Family:	Cicadellidae
Genus:	Graphocephala
Species:	G. distanti
Binomial name
Graphocephala distanti Metcalf, 1965

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

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.

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. ^ "https://cicadellinae.science/taxon/graphocephala-distanti". {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
2. "Sharpshooter Leafhoppers | Graphocephala distanti Metcalf 1965a: 64". naturalhistory.museumwales.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-01.

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