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| description |
An orange, brownish species with two pale bands and a darker brown central band on the wings, a key characteristic. The rest of the body is largely concolorous with the wings, and the eyes and abdomen (especially the genital area) are reddish. |
| distribution |
An uncommon species with a handful of records from the Southeast (per BG) |
| abundance |
Uncommon to rare. Recorded from a few counties in the Piedmont; likely more abundant in the right habitat. |
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| habitat |
Has been found near mixed hardwood forest edge. |
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| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
A. meridiana could be confused with Menosoma cincta, but note the wing pattern of A. meridiana with the two pale bands. |
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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 Aligia meridiana No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: grassy area near mixed hardwood forest and a pond |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: grassy area near mixed hardwood forest and a pond |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: grassy area near mixed hardwood forest and a pond |  | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
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 | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Weedy/grassy area near woods. |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: female |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: female |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Rockingham Co.
Comment: female |
 | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
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