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| synonym |
Epiptera opaca |
| description |
A dark, black species with a bold yellow spot on the outer margin of each wing, and several other pale/yellow spots on the wing. There is also a yellow spot at the base of the pronotum. There are many small, bluish-gray spots all over the wings and rest of the body, and the legs and underside are also black with some small pale spots. The face is bicolored, with a bold, broad white band that extends onto the sides of the head and thorax; the rest of the face is black. The antennal stubs are yellow. |
| distribution |
Eastern and central United States, and across Canada (UDEL) |
| abundance |
Uncommon to scarce, only several records from the Piedmont; possibly more abundant in the right habitat. |
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| habitat |
Has been found near mixed hardwood forest. |
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| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
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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 Cixidia opaca No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: grassy area near mixed hardwood forest and a pond |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: open mixed hardwood forest |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: attracted at night with a light |
 | Photo by: Randy L Emmitt
Orange Co.
Comment: moth lights |  | Photo by: Randy L Emmitt
Orange Co.
Comment: moth lights |
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