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An unmistakable species with the basal 2/3 of the wings bright red, contrasting with a yellowish thorax, head, and legs; the wing tips are pale with a yellowish tint. The dorsum of the abdomen is black with the outer margin of the segments yellow; the underside of the body is yellow. Adults are 3.5-4.0 mm long. (Christian, 1953) |
| distribution |
Surprisingly rare but widespread in Eastern North America (BG) |
| abundance |
Recorded recently from several counties across the state, possibly more abundant in the right habitat but likely uncommon to rare in the state. |
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| habitat |
Has been found near mixed hardwood forest. |
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White Oak (Quercus alba) (Christian, 1953) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
Unmistakeable though there are a couple species that could be confused with it: Erythridula amabilis, which has bold lines on the head and thorax, and Empoa aureotecta, which has less bold reddish wings and a ring of black spots along the apical crossveins. Neither of these species have been recorded in North Carolina yet. |
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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 Ossiannilssonola tunicarubra No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf, B Bockhahn, C Mitchell
Durham Co.
Comment: attracted to UV Light |  | Photo by: Paul Scharf, B Bockhahn, C Mitchell
Durham Co.
Comment: attracted to UV Light |
 | Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Brunswick Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Brunswick Co.
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 | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
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 | Photo by: Robert Deans
Forsyth Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Robert Deans
Forsyth Co.
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 | Photo by: Robert Deans
Forsyth Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Robert Deans
Forsyth Co.
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 | Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: came to UV light at night |  | Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: came to UV light at night |
 | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
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