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Eratoneura osborni - No Common Name


© Ken Childs- note band extends to costal margins
© Ken Childs- note broad red crossband
© Kyle Kittelberger
© Kyle Kittelberger- var. 'dulcis'
Taxonomy
Family: CICADELLIDAESubfamily: TyphlocybinaeTribe: Erythroneurini
Taxonomic Author: (DeLong, 1916)
Identification
Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF  iNaturalist                                                                                  
Description: A species with a distinctive pattern with two color forms. Most individuals have a broad reddish transverse band across the base of otherwise pale yellowish wings. The red band extends to the costal margins of the wings, rather than tapering as in other species. In form 'dulicis,' the transverse band is a faded reddish color. The top of the head has yellow to orange parallel submedial lines, often with a lateral branch; the midline is pale. The pronotum has a Y, V, or M-shaped yellow or reddish mark. The scutellum is yellowish, with darker lateral triangles; the face and underside of the thorax are pale. Adults are 2.7- 2.9 mm long. (3I)
Distribution in North Carolina
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Out of State Record(s)
Distribution: Eastern and central United States (3I)
Abundance: Has been recorded from several counties in the Piedmont and mountains, where it can be locally common; likely more abundant in the state in the right habitat.
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Has been found in mixed hardwood forest habitat.
Plant Associates: Hickories: Carya glabra, Carya illinoinensis, Carya leiodermis, Carya ovalis, Carya ovata, Carya tomentosa (3I)
Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.
Comment:
Status: Native
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See also Habitat Account for General Oak-Hickory Forests

Species Photo Gallery for Eratoneura osborni No Common Name

Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV light. Suburban yard with woods. 		Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV light. Suburban yard with woods.
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat
Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV light. Greenway in wooded area.		Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV light. Greenway in wooded area.
Photo by: Randy Emmitt
Orange Co.
Comment: uv light		Photo by: Randy Emmitt
Orange Co.
Comment: uv light
Photo by: B. Bockhahn
Iredell Co.
Comment: 		Photo by: Randy Emmitt
Orange Co.
Comment: I’ve lights
Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
Comment: 		Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
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Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat
Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light		Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light
Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light		Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest edge		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat