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A largely green species with slender wings that have rather simple venation; the crossveins are not densely reticulated and largely restricted to near the wing tips, and there are essentially no crossveins on the clavi (inner part of each wing). The wing venation is more diffuse, with large cells compared to other members of this genus. The size range for males is 7.5-8.5 mm in length, on the smaller side for members of this genus; females are typically 8.0-9.0 mm (females are only about 0.5 mm longer than males). (Hamilton 1982)
For more images of this species, see: BG. |
| distribution |
Primarily Eastern North America, west Saskatchewan and south to the Southeastern United States |
| abundance |
Recorded from a couple of counties in the Piedmont and low mountains; likely more abundant in the state in the right habitat. |
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| habitat |
Has been found in mixed hardwood forest and forest edge; where pines are present. |
| plant associates |
Pine (Pinus spp.), Jack pine (P. banksiana) (Hamilton 1982) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
Gyponana can be a challenging genus to identify, with many species looking similar to one another. It is important to take clear photos showing the wing venation, and get measurements and underside photos for size and sex. This particular species can be told apart from most other Gyponana by its slender wings with rather simple venation.
This particular species seems to be fairly distinctive in appearance than most other members of the genus. The relatively uniform greenish appearance, lack of dense wing reticulations, and the pale whitish costal margins of the wings seem to be helpful criteria for identifying individuals of this species. Additionally, the association with pines is another key identifier. |
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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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Gyponini |
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Gyponana |
Species Photo Gallery for Gyponana geminata No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf, B. Bockhahn
Surry Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV Light. ID Confirmed by Dr. Hamilton. A slender species with few wing veins; on pines |  | Photo by: Paul Scharf, B. Bockhahn
Surry Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV Light. ID Confirmed by Dr. Hamilton. A slender species with few wing veins; on pines |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf, B. Bockhahn
Surry Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV Light. ID Confirmed by Dr. Hamilton. A slender species with few wing veins; on pines |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Surry Co.
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 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Surry Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Surry Co.
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 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Surry Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Surry Co.
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 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Surry Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Lucas Armstrong
Orange Co.
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 | Photo by: Lucas Armstrong
Orange Co.
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