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A very distinctively colored species, nothing else resembles it. A pale grayish tan color overall with a bold, broad black transverse band extending from the head down the pronotum and scutellum. The wings have pinkish cells, and the pattern overall is reticulated/mottled. The legs are bicolored, both black and tan. Adults are 18-20+ mm long, approaching an inch. Nymphs are reddish-brown with greenish wing pads and a broad white midline on the thorax. The head is a characteristic rounded lobe.
For additional images of this species, see: BG. |
| distribution |
Mainly found from Texas and Arkansas, with recent records from TN, GA, and now NC. It appears that this species has been expanding its range and is a recent arrival in the Southeast. |
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Rare, three records from the Piedmont, this species is likely a recent arrival in the state. |
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Has been found in open woodland forest. |
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Woody plants |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
Not much is known about the biology of this species. For more information on this species, see: Oman 1936. |
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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 Poblicia texana No Common Name |
 | Photo by: B. Bockhahn
Durham Co.
Comment: Front porch |  | Photo by: B. Bockhahn
Durham Co.
Comment: Front porch |
 | Photo by: B. Bockhahn
Durham Co.
Comment: Front porch |  | Photo by: B. Bockhahn
Durham Co.
Comment: Front porch |
 | Photo by: Jimmy Randolph
Lee Co.
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