Ophiderma pubescens

Ophiderma pubescens is a species of treehopper belonging to the subfamily Smiliinae. It was first described by Ebenezer Emmons in 1854.

Distribution

Ophiderma pubescens is found across eastern and central North America. It is commonly found from April to July.

Diet

Ophiderma pubescens feeds on the trees of the genus Quercus, or oaks, including:

• Q. falcata (southern red oak)
• Q. marilandica (blackjack oak)
• Q. stellata (post oak)
• Q. rubra (northern red oak)

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