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A dark species that is typically brackypterous (shortened, reduced wings); macropterous individuals are less common. The wings are mottled, and the apical cells of the forewings are comparatively broad. There are three prominent ridges (carinae) on the thorax, and the frons is very wide with the midlength and greatest width subequal to one another. (UDEL)
See here for images of a pinned specimen. For more images of this species, see: BG. |
| distribution |
Eastern United States, from as far north as North Carolina and Illinois and as far west as Texas; reaches into Mexico as well (UDEL, BG). |
| abundance |
Rare, recorded from a couple counties on the coast. |
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| habitat |
Has been found in wet, grassy depressions at the edge of a woodlands (UDEL) |
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Has been recorded from Andropogon sp. (Poaceae) (UDEL) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
Members of this genus are infrequently encountered. This is the only brachypterous genus of Cixiids in the United States, and macropters are less common than brachypters (UDEL). Note that this species is similar to members of Pintalia, but has different paler markings on the wings. |
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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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Pintaliini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Monorachis sordulentus No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Brandon Best
Dare Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Brandon Best
Dare Co.
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 | Photo by: Rich Kostecke
Dare Co.
Comment: Came into a LepiLight |  | Photo by: Rich Kostecke
Dare Co.
Comment: Came into a LepiLight |
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