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| synonym |
Patara vanduzeei |
| description |
A small dark species, about 5 mm long or less. Adults are sexually dimorphic, with color varying among sexes (females seem to have reddish-brown wings while males are blackish), and male antennae are noticeably longer and thicker than those of the female. In both sexes, there are red and white patches on the outer margin of the wigns, and there is a white band extending along both sides of the thorax at the base of the wings. The frons (face) is very compressed, and the antennae lack appendages (like those in Otiocerus). The head only slightly projects forward in front of the eyes. The legs are pale. (UDEL) |
| distribution |
Eastern North America (UDEL) |
| abundance |
Uncommon to scarce, scattered records across the state; possibly more abundant in the right habitat. |
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| habitat |
Has been found in open habitat near mixed hardwood and pine forests. |
| plant associates |
Derbidae are known or assumed to feed on fungal hyphae as immatures (UDEL); adults have been found on hickory (Carya sp.). |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
The sole member of this genus in North America. |
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[Native:]
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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 Patara vanduzei No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light. First and only one observed in three years |  | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light. First and only one observed in three years |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Beaufort Co.
Comment: open, grassy habitat surrounded by pine and mixed hardwood forest |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Beaufort Co.
Comment: open, grassy habitat surrounded by pine and mixed hardwood forest |
 | Photo by: B. Bockhahn
Stokes Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: F. Williams, S. Williams
Gates Co.
Comment: MEMI |
 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
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 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
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 | Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Avery Co.
Comment: unid_planthopper |  | Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Avery Co.
Comment: unid_planthopper |
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