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description |
A distinctive, boldly marked species with broad dark bands on the wings. The bands begin at the base of the eyes, extending along the sides of the thorax before expanding on the wings; there are also some scattered dark spots on the wings. Otherwise, the wings are pale with red venation. There is a reddish smudge/stripe on the sides of the head, and the antennal bases are yellowish. The body is pale, tinged with red. Adults are roughly 7.0 mm long. (BHL) |
distribution |
Eastern United States (UDEL). |
abundance |
Recorded from a few counties in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain, possibly more abundant in the right habitat. |
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habitat |
Has been found near mixed hardwood forest. |
plant associates |
Derbidae are known or assumed to feed on fungal hyphae as immatures (UDEL). |
behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light; may be found overwintering in logs. (UDEL) |
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[Native:]
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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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tribe |
Otiocerini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Otiocerus reaumurii No Common Name |
| Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger Wake Co. Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat; a female | | Photo by: Ken Childs Out Of State Co. Comment: |
| Photo by: Steve Hall Orange Co. Comment: Seen at sheet/15 watt blacklight |