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A pale, whitish species with a unique, characteristic reddish-orange color pattern. For the most part, the head, pronotum, and scutellum are whitish, with several small orange markings. Four medium-sized orange dots are spaced out across the base of the wings, with a fifth dot at the apex of the scutellum. There is a broken reddish-orange band that transverses across the middle of the wings; it consists of four large dots, varying in size among individuals. There is also a broken reddish-orange crossband that curves across the lower third of the wing, with many reddish dots scattered between this band and the apical cells. The wing tips are darkened. Adults are 2.7- 2.9 mm long. (3I) |
| distribution |
Eastern and central United States, mostly in the Mississippi River valley (3I) |
| abundance |
Scattered records across the state where it is uncommon to rare; possibly more abundant in the right habitat. |
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| habitat |
Has been found near mixed hardwood forest habitat. |
| plant associates |
Oaks: Quercus alba, Quercus coccinea, Quercus laurifolia, Quercus marilandica, Quercus phellos, Quercus shumardii; also Ilex decidua (3I) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
A very distinctive species, nothing else in our area looks like this. |
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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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Erythroneurini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Eratoneura stephensoni No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
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 | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Burke Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Burke Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light |  | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Burke Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: open habitat near mixed hardwood forest edge; on a lawn |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: open habitat near mixed hardwood forest edge; on a lawn |
 | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Came to UV light. |  | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Came to UV light. |
 | Photo by: Mark Shields
Onslow Co.
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