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A robust brownish species with a broad, narrow head. The wings are pale brown with a dark brown and black network of reticulated lines. The head, pronotum, and scutellum are a pale tan color, contrasting with the wings. There are several white spots down the back. The underside is dark brown. The female pregenital sternite is quite distinctive, with a broad rounded excavation that reaches halfway to the anterior base. The male plates are short and broad and together form a semicircular shape. Adults are 6.0 mm long. (DeLong & Hershberger 1949)
For diagrams of the genitalia of this species, see: Dmitriev. For images of live individuals, see: BG. |
| distribution |
Transcontinental, found across North America especially in the southern states (DeLong & Hershberger 1949) |
| abundance |
Recorded from a single county in the Piedmont; rare. |
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Fields, grassy areas, etc. |
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Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
This species could be confused with Excultanus excultus; however, that species is much darker with a bolder contrast between the dark and light areas. Additionally, the male genitalia are distinctive between these two species. |
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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 Texananus superbus No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: male; NCSU specimen |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: female; NCSU specimen |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: female; NCSU specimen |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: female; NCSU specimen |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: female; NCSU specimen |
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