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A greenish member of the genus, this is the only species that combines densely reticulate (meshlike) wing venation with strong longitudinal veins; the clavus (inner region of the wing) is also reticulated. The longitudinal pronotal bands are not as visible in this species, producing a more unicolorous thorax. The female pregenital sternite has the posterior margin broadly, concavely rounded. The size range for males is 8.5-9.5 mm in length; females are typically 9.5-10.5 mm, sometimes a little longer (female Gyponanas tend to be 1.0 mm longer than males, though some are even longer). Females, because of their size, can appear slender. (Hamilton 1982, DeLong 1942) |
| distribution |
Eastern United States; MS-PA and nearby states |
| abundance |
Uncommon with scattered records across the state; probably more abundant in the right habitat. |
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| habitat |
Mixed hardwood forest, open woodlands, forest edge, etc. |
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Has been found on red-cedar (Juniperus virginiana) (BG) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
It is necessary for a clear image showing the wing venation to separate this species from other densely reticulate species; there are several other densely reticulated species in the region, but Hamilton (1982) stated that offula was the only Gyponana that shows strong longitudinal lines IN ADDITION to dense reticulations. However, offula is seemingly very similar to ortha (based on analysis of ortha specimens), falling within the same size range and showing a similar wing venation pattern, i.e. densely reticulated wings with strong longitudinal venation. As is the case with most species of Gyponana, a male specimen is probably needed to confirm a species' identity. Records on here as offula are tentative as of now. Further complicating this situation is that the genus in general is likely overdescribed, with numerous species likely synonymous and needing to be lumped. |
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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 Gyponana offula No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf , Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Ashe Co.
Comment: Came to light; tentative |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Beaufort Co.
Comment: open, grassy habitat surrounded by pine and mixed hardwood forest; 10.8 mm long |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Beaufort Co.
Comment: open, grassy habitat surrounded by pine and mixed hardwood forest; 10.8 mm long |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: 8.7 mm, male |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: 8.7 mm, male |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: 8.7 mm, male |
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