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Tibicen winnemana
BugGuide helped ID this one: This species is common across the DC area and differs in a few traits from the closely related linnei (often difficult to qualify). In this case, the coloration (esp. pronotal characters), eyes (slate-greenish), broad appearance and distribution of the silvery pruinosity are all charateristic of a quasi-teneral winnemana. This species and the very similar looking Tibicen linnei are also known to hybridize.
Seen on a sidewalk in urban Washington, DC. I moved it to the grass.
Spotted on Jul 27, 2012
Submitted on Jul 29, 2012
5 Comments
I'm guessing it had only just emerged as its wings hadn't fully uncreased yet.
Love it! And I also love it that you moved it to safety! :-)
Updated spotting with more precise information on the ID
Thanks, Mayra! It's interesting what you can find walking down an urban street!
Wow! Great shot! Nice séries!!