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Cyrtolobus intermedius |
| description |
This species is uniform chestnut in color with a low and gradually curved pronotum; females have a light tan pronotum, while males can be darker. There are two pale transverse bands across the pronotum and a central, broad mid-dorsal spot. The forewings are hyaline with brown venation and brown bases and tips. The head is subtriangular, convex, and either yellow chestnut with brown; it is not pubescent. The eyes are prominent and a greenish gray to pale color; the ocelli are small and pearly. The legs and undersurface of the thorax and abdomen are yellowish with a ferruginous tinge. Adults males are 5.0 to 6.0 mm long, while females are 5.5 mm or larger. (Kopp) |
| distribution |
Primarily eastern and central North America |
| abundance |
Scattered records in the mountains and Piedmont. Seasonal distribution: late April-7 July (CTNC) |
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| plant associates |
Betula alleghaniensis, Quercus phellos (CTNC); Q. rubra (CTGSMNP) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
"The male looks more like a true Xantholobus than the female. I think Matt Wallace and I agree that this should probably belongs in the Cyrtolobus genus."- M. Rothschild |
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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 Xantholobus intermedius No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: female, 5.9 mm; tentative IDrnM.R."the male looks more like a true Xantholobus than the female). I think Matt Wallace and I agree that this should probably belongs in the Cyrtolobus genus" |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: female, 5.9 mm; tentative IDrnM.R."the male looks more like a true Xantholobus than the female). I think Matt Wallace and I agree that this should probably belongs in the Cyrtolobus genus" |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: female, 5.9 mm; tentative IDrnM.R."the male looks more like a true Xantholobus than the female). I think Matt Wallace and I agree that this should probably belongs in the Cyrtolobus genus" |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: female, 5.9 mm; tentative IDrnM.R."the male looks more like a true Xantholobus than the female). I think Matt Wallace and I agree that this should probably belongs in the Cyrtolobus genus" |
 | Photo by: tom ward
Buncombe Co.
Comment: old homestead nested in rich cove forest at approximately 2700' elevation |
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