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A very distinctive species, with about 2/3 of the wings completely dark, leaving mostly the third closest to the wings relatively clear. The thorax and head are concolorous with the wings, though in some individuals the thorax and head can be clear. The underside of the thorax and abdomen are dark, as is the face. Adult males are 6.0 mm long, while females are 6.0-6.5 mm (Kramer 1981). |
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Eastern United States and Canada, where it is scarce and uncommonly encountered (UDEL) |
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Uncommon to rare in the state, recorded from a few counties in the mountains. Likely found elsewhere in the mountains. |
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"Nymphs of cixiids are subterranean, feeding on roots and possibly fungi. Many cixiids are presumed to be polyphagous (as adults), most often on woody plants." (UDEL) |
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Can 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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Species Photo Gallery for Cixius apicalis No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Burke Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Burke Co.
Comment: grassy area near mountain hardwood forest |
 | Photo by: Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Burke Co.
Comment: grassy area near mountain hardwood forest |  | Photo by: tom ward
Buncombe Co.
Comment: to replace inaturalist record or this observation |
 | Photo by: C.R. Bartlett
Swain Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: C.R. Bartlett
Swain Co.
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 | Photo by: C.R. Bartlett
Swain Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: C.R. Bartlett
Swain Co.
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