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| synonym |
Mysidia mississippiensis |
| description |
A distinctive pale species; no other species in the state resembles it. The wings are large and generally pale, with black venation, dark smudges on the hindwings, and dark marks on the forewings. The body is pale to light brown in color, sometimes reddish. This species can be mistaken for a moth. For images of a couple individuals, see: 1, 2. |
| distribution |
Primarily eastern United States (UDEL) |
| abundance |
Several records in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain; can be quite abundant where found. |
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| habitat |
Has been found in swampy, marshy habitat. |
| plant associates |
Sabal palmetto (cabbage palmetto, Arecaceae), Acer (Maple, Aceraceae) (UDEL) |
| behavior |
Sometimes attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
Paramysidia are the only U.S. Derbidae that hold their wings in a 'mothilike' pose; unsurprisingly, Paramysidia can sometimes be mistaken as moths. (UDEL) |
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| adult_id | Unmistakable and widely known Identifiable from good quality photos of unworn specimens
Identifiable from photos showing undersides, or other specialized views [e.g., legs, face]
Identifiable only by close inspection of structural features or by DNA analysis NULL |
| nymph_id | Unmistakable and widely known Identifiable from good quality photos, especially where associated with known host plants
Identifiable from close inspection of specimens or by DNA analysis
Identifiable only through rearing to adulthood NULL |
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Species Photo Gallery for Paramysidia mississippiensis No Common Name |
 | Photo by: F. Williams, S. Williams
Gates Co.
Comment: MEMI |  | Photo by: Mark Shields, Hunter Phillips
Tyrrell Co.
Comment: Perched on iris leaves in swampy area along boardwalk. |
 | Photo by: Mark Shields, Hunter Phillips
Tyrrell Co.
Comment: Perched on iris leaves in swampy area along boardwalk. |  | Photo by: Mark Shields, Hunter Phillips
Tyrrell Co.
Comment: Perched on iris leaves in swampy area along boardwalk. |
 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
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 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
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 | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
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 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
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 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
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