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Sikaiana harti (Metcalf, 1923) - No Common Name     DERBIDAE Members: NC Records Public View

© Tom Ward
synonym Euklastus harti
description An unusual yet distinctive species, it has pale white wings with many dark, black spots across them. The wings greatly exceed the length of the abdomen. The frons/face is very compressed, and the antennae lack additional appendages. The head only slightly projects in front of the eyes. Small and very fragile. For images of this species, see BG.
distribution Eastern and central United States (UDEL)
abundance Recorded from a few counties across the state; scarce and rare.
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plant associates Derbidae are known or assumed to feed on fungal hyphae as immatures (UDEL).
behavior May be attracted at night with a light.
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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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tribe Sikaianini
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Species Photo Gallery for Sikaiana harti No Common Name

Photo by: tom ward
Buncombe Co.
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Buncombe Co.
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Photo by: tom ward
Buncombe Co.
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Buncombe Co.
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