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FLATIDAE Members: NC Records

Cyarda sordida - No Common Name



© Kathy Curtis

© Morgan Freese- note shape
Taxonomy
Family: FLATIDAESubfamily: FlatinaeTribe: Selizini
Taxonomic Author: Fennah, 1965
Identification
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Description: A characteristic genus with the wings distally narrowed and coming to a point, giving them an elongate appearance. Adults have grayish-brown wings with some scattered black mottling.
Distribution in North Carolina
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Distribution: Mostly the Southeastern United States; also Belize (UDEL)
Abundance: Reported from several counties in the Coastal Plain and Sandhills; likely more widespread in the coastal regions.
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Weedy areas
Plant Associates: Polyphagous (UDEL)
Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.
Comment: Species in this genus can only be separated by genitalia, and the distribution of some members of this genus may be incorrect due to overreporting. While C. melichari is the only one species reported from NC (UDEL), all melichari records north of Florida are likely in error, or at least need verification, and instead are likely to be C. sordida, which is confirmed via specimen from as far north as South Carolina. Any Cyarda found in NC should be collected so that the tail of the specimen can be checked. (C. Bartlett pers. comments)
Status: Native
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Species Photo Gallery for Cyarda sordida No Common Name

Photo by: Kathy Curtis
Brunswick Co.
Comment: appeared on wild mimosa tree growing in drained lakebed
Photo by: Kathy Curtis
Brunswick Co.
Comment: appeared on wild mimosa tree growing in drained lakebed
Photo by: Kathy Curtis
Brunswick Co.
Comment: appeared on wild mimosa tree growing in drained lakebed
Photo by: Morgan Freese
New Hanover Co.
Comment: city park that's mostly longleaf pines with turkey oak understory
Photo by: Erich Hofmann
New Hanover Co.
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