GLOSSONOTUS TURRICULATUS
Glossonotus turriculatus
TREEHOPPER FAMILY (Membracidae)
A treehopper, about 3/8 inch (8 mm) long with a prominent “horn.” The “horn” is slender and is part of the shield that covers the top of the insect. It is brown/gray overall with light speckling and a clear patch about halfway to the distal end of the wing. Wing tip is black. The head is wide and flat with wide set eyes.
Although this species has only been photographed once in Fontenelle Forest it should be considered common. Because of size and protective coloration they are easily overlooked.
This treehopper lives on juices sucked from plants. It prefers oaks and hickories for its food source. There are five species in the genus Glossonotus. They are all widespread throughout eastern North America.
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