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A distinctive species that is sexually dimorphic. Males have fairly dark wings, with two main dark patches. Females only have one main dark patch on the wing, near the tips, and can sometimes lack dark patches all together, just having several dark spots. There is however a key characteristic shared among both sexes: the lack of a bold, contrasting white midline. Unlike other members of this genus, there is no bold white line down the vertex, thorax, and inner margin of the wings. There are several thin pale lines on the thorax, the middle of which extends onto the vertex; however, the two black marks on the tip of the head are bordered by the tan color of the head on both sides, rather than encapsulating a bold white line. This field mark can be clearly seen here. This species ranges in size from 4.5-6.0 mm (Beamer).
For images of pinned male and female specimens, see: UDEL. |
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Eastern United States (UDEL) |
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Very uncommon, recorded primarily from the Coastal Plain, probably more abundant in the right habitat. |
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Where native bamboo occurs. |
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Native bamboo: Arundinaria gigantea tecta (as Arundinaria tecta( (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Bambuseae) (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 Stenocranus similis No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Nick Spigler and Colin Krug
Cumberland Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Nick Spigler and Colin Krug
Cumberland Co.
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 | Photo by: Nick Spigler and Colin Krug
Cumberland Co.
Comment: Hung around for a bit on the makeshift sheet setup. We were on the 6th floor of a condo building in somewhat urban Fayetteville, we ran the setup from sunset until 12:30 am |  | Photo by: Nick Spigler and Colin Krug
Cumberland Co.
Comment: Hung around for a bit on the makeshift sheet setup. We were on the 6th floor of a condo building in somewhat urban Fayetteville, we ran the setup from sunset until 12:30 am |
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