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A fairly distinctive reddish-orange and yellow patterned species with two color forms. In the most common form, the pattern on the head and thorax, which is yellow in color (sometimes with hints of orange), transitions and blends into reddish-orange markings near the base of the wings. The extent of red versus orange color can vary among individuals but there is usually a clear and noticeable transition in color. The top of the head has two bold yellow or orange parallel lines with a pale midline; these lines extend onto the pronotum before connecting, forming a long "Y" or "V" shape when viewed from above. The scutellum is concolorous with the pronotal markings, and the tips of the wings are dark. In the darker color form, the yellow markings have been replaced by red, resulting in all markings being a dark reddish color that contrasts with the bold white spots on the wings and body. The face in all forms is pale, and the thoracic venter is pale except for the dark mesosternum. Adults are 3.0- 3.3 mm long. (Dmitriev & Dietrich, 2007)
For more images of this species, see: BG. |
| distribution |
Central and eastern United States, southeastern Canada (3I) |
| abundance |
Scattered records across the Piedmont and mountains, uncommon; possibly more abundant across the state in the right habitat. |
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| habitat |
Has been found in mixed hardwood forest habitat. |
| plant associates |
Vitis riparia, other Vitis sp.; also Aesculus sp. (3I) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
Dark individuals of this species could be confused with other Erythroneura, such as E. rubra. However, note differences in color and pattern: in reflecta, the dark red color pattern contrasts with bold white patches whereas in rubra the lighter red color pattern contrasts with pale blue patches. Here are some helpful images differentiating between rubra and reflecta: normal rubra, atypical rubra, atypical reflecta. Additionally, dark individuals could be confused with Erythroneura prosata, but prosata has a full, solid 'collar' at the base of the wings, something dark reflecta lack. |
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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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Erythroneurini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Erythroneura reflecta No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: open forest habitat near pond |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat |  | 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, Brian Bockhahn
Burke Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light |
 | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to black light in woods. |  | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
Comment: dark form |
 | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
Comment: dark form |  | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
Comment: |
 | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Randy L Emmitt
Orange Co.
Comment: uv lights - unid_leafhopper |
 | Photo by: B. Bockhahn
Iredell Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: B. Bockhahn
Iredell Co.
Comment: |
 | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV light. Yard near woods. |  | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV light. Yard near woods. |
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