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A pale species with two bold black bands extending from the eyes to the tip of the wings, pinching in the middle. A bold red mark extends horizontally from the eyes to the edge of an otherwise pale head; there are no other marks on the head. There are some small black dots on the rear of the wings, near the tips and above the dark wing bands. Adults are 10.0 mm long.
For an image of a pinned specimen, see UDEL. |
| distribution |
Eastern North America (UDEL) |
| abundance |
Several records across the state, uncommon to rare. |
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| plant associates |
Derbidae are known or assumed to feed on fungal hyphae as immatures (UDEL). Adults have been found on hickory (Carya sp.), beech (Fagus sp.), and other forest trees (BHL). |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light; may be found overwintering in logs. (UDEL) |
| comments |
This species is most similar to O. wolfii and can be differentiated by the lack of a black mark on the sides of the head. |
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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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Otiocerini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Otiocerus amyotii No Common Name |
 | Photo by: North Carolina State University Insect Collection
Wake Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: J. Allen Ratzlaff
Buncombe Co.
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 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
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 | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
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 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
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 | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Graham Co.
Comment: Residential neighborhood with hardwood forest (ca. 2200'). |
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