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Haplaxius ovatus - No Common Name

Haplaxius ovatus
© Solomon Hendrix- note yellow color		Haplaxius ovatus
© Solomon Hendrix
Taxonomy
Family: CIXIIDAESubfamily: CixiinaeTribe: Oecleini
Taxonomic Author: (Ball, 1933)
Identification
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Description: The ground color of this species is stramineous, yellowish, pale tan, or vaguely greenish. This species lacks dark markings, with the forewings hyaline with pale veins and stigmas. Adult males are 4.1-4.9 mm long, while females are 4.6-5.5 mm. (Kramer, 1979)

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Distribution in North Carolina
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Distribution: Eastern and central United States
Abundance: Rare (surprisingly), recorded from a single county in the Piedmont; likely more abundant in the state.
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Grassy areas
Plant Associates: Grasses (Kramer, 1979)
Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.
Comment: This species is most similar to H. fulvus, which is a contrasting yellowish-orange color.
Status: Native
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Species Photo Gallery for Haplaxius ovatus No Common Name

Haplaxius ovatusPhoto by: Solomon Hendrix
Wake Co.
Comment: attracted to light - unid_planthopper		Haplaxius ovatusPhoto by: Solomon Hendrix
Wake Co.
Comment: attracted to light - unid_planthopper
Haplaxius ovatusPhoto by: Solomon Hendrix
Wake Co.
Comment: attracted to light		Haplaxius ovatusPhoto by: Solomon Hendrix
Wake Co.
Comment: attracted to light