Ophiderma Pubescens
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''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)


References

Hemiptera of North America Insects of the United States Insects described in 1854 Taxa named by Ebenezer Emmons Smiliinae {{Auchenorrhyncha-stub