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Bluish overall with blue wings, thorax, body, and head; typical of most members of this genus. The legs are pale orange. The male phallus (reproductive claspers) is large, long and broad; the claspers are in the shape of hooks that curve inwards near the tips (see pic above). |
| distribution |
Eastern United States (UDEL) |
| abundance |
Scattered records across the state; probably more abundant in the right habitat. |
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| habitat |
Has been found near mixed hardwood forest. |
| plant associates |
Derbidae are known or assumed to feed on fungal hyphae as immatures (UDEL). |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
A majority of Cedusa look very similar externally, appearing bluish overall. The only way to make a positive ID for many of the species at this point is to examine the genitalia of the males. Therefore, a male specimen is necessary for many species' identifications. Detailed, clear photographs of the male underside showing the genitalia can also be helpful, and perhaps the hope is that after observing enough specimens of a particular species, there may be slight external features that can be associated with an ID. |
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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 Cedusa redusa No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: open habitat near mixed hardwood forest edge & pond |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: open habitat near mixed hardwood forest edge & pond |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: open habitat near mixed hardwood forest edge & pond |
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