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Females are large and long, with a light to dark brown pronotum with a narrow yellow lateral border. Males are smaller with a darker pronotum, fuscous to black, with a narrow yellow lateral border and yellow transverse band near the rear of the pronotum. There is a slight curve to the pronotum in both sexes, and the forewings are smoky brown with brown tips. The head is yellow spotted with brown and is not pubescent; the eyes are brown and prominent, but the ocelli are not prominent. The undersurface of the head and thorax are brown, and the abdomen is yellowish with dark brown sides; the legs are yellowish-ferruginous. Adults are around 7.5 mm long. (Kopp) |
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Eastern and central North America |
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Scattered records in the mountains and Piedmont. Seasonal distribution: 3 May-6 July (CTNC) |
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Betula sp., Quercus sp. (CTNC); Q. velutina (CTGSMNP) |
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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 lateralis No Common Name |
![](photos_records/2020/05/tnXantholobus_lateralis1588647677_0.JPG) | Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Came to UV light. Suburban yard near woods. | ![](photos_records/2020/tnXantholobus_lateralis1588660163.jpg) | Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Came to UV light. Suburban yard near woods. Male |
![](photos_records/2020/tnXantholobus_lateralis1588659646.jpg) | Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Came to UV light. Suburban yard near woods. | ![](photos_records/2020/tnXantholobus_lateralis1588659987.jpg) | Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Came to UV light. Suburban yard near woods. Male |
![](photos_records/2021/01/tnXantholobus_lateralis1609528652.jpg) | Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Came to UV light. Suburban yard near woods. Male | ![](photos_records/2021/01/tnXantholobus_lateralis1609528950.jpg) | Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Came to UV light. Suburban yard near woods. Male |
![](photos_records/2022/05/tnXantholobus_lateralis1653929083_0.jpg) | Photo by: John Petranka Orange Co. Comment: Attracted to 15W UV lamp | ![](photos_records/2022/05/tnXantholobus_lateralis1654008819.jpg) | Photo by: John Petranka Orange Co. Comment: Attracted to 15W UV lamp |
![](photos_records/2024/05/tnXantholobus_lateralis1716322757_0.JPG) | Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Found on oak. | ![](photos_records/2024/05/tnXantholobus_lateralis1716322758_1.JPG) | Photo by: Rob Van Epps Mecklenburg Co. Comment: Found on oak. |
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