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description |
A characteristic genus with the wings distally narrowed and coming to a point, giving them an elongate appearance. Adults have grayish-brown wings with some scattered black mottling. |
distribution |
Mostly the Southeastern United States; also Belize (UDEL) |
abundance |
Reported from several counties in the Coastal Plain and Sandhills; likely more widespread in the coastal regions. |
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habitat |
Weedy areas |
plant associates |
Polyphagous (UDEL) |
behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
comments |
Species in this genus can only be separated by genitalia, and the distribution of some members of this genus may be incorrect due to overreporting. While C. melichari is the only one species reported from NC (UDEL), all melichari records north of Florida are likely in error, or at least need verification, and instead are likely to be C. sordida, which is confirmed via specimen from as far north as South Carolina. Any Cyarda found in NC should be collected so that the tail of the specimen can be checked. (C. Bartlett pers. comments) |
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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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Selizini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Cyarda sordida No Common Name |
![](photos_records/2023/07/tnCyarda_sordida1689347801.jpg) | Photo by: Morgan Freese New Hanover Co. Comment: city park that's mostly longleaf pines with turkey oak understory | ![](photos_records/2023/07/tnCyarda_sordida1689333183_0.jpg) | Photo by: Erich Hofmann New Hanover Co. Comment: |
![](photos_records/2023/07/tnCyarda_sordida1689517748_0.JPG) | Photo by: Kathy Curtis Brunswick Co. Comment: appeared on wild mimosa tree growing in drained lakebed | ![](photos_records/2023/07/tnCyarda_sordida1689517749_1.JPG) | Photo by: Kathy Curtis Brunswick Co. Comment: appeared on wild mimosa tree growing in drained lakebed |
![](photos_records/2023/07/tnCyarda_sordida1689688992.jpeg) | Photo by: Kathy Curtis Brunswick Co. Comment: appeared on wild mimosa tree growing in drained lakebed | ![](photos_records/2024/05/tnCyarda_sordida1717022238_0.jpg) | Photo by: Erich Hofmann New Hanover Co. Comment: Disturbed while moving empty pots, caught from side of building |
![](photos_records/2024/05/tnCyarda_sordida1717022238_1.jpg) | Photo by: Erich Hofmann New Hanover Co. Comment: Disturbed while moving empty pots, caught from side of building | ![](photos_records/2024/05/tnCyarda_sordida1717022238_2.JPG) | Photo by: Erich Hofmann New Hanover Co. Comment: Disturbed while moving empty pots, caught from side of building |
![](photos_records/2024/05/tnCyarda_sordida1717022238_3.JPG) | Photo by: Erich Hofmann New Hanover Co. Comment: Disturbed while moving empty pots, caught from side of building |