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Otiocerus reaumurii (Kirby, 1821) - No Common Name     DERBIDAE Members: NC Records Public View


© Ken Childs

© Kyle Kittelberger

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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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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.
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Photo by: Steve Hall
Orange Co.
Comment: Seen at sheet/15 watt blacklight