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| description |
A fairly distinctive reddish-orange and yellow patterned species with two color forms that have smoky wingtips. In one form, the pattern on the thorax and scutellum, which is yellowish-orange in color, transitions and blends into reddish-orange markings on the wings. In the other color form, the body markings are yellow and the base of the wings are yellow, contrasting with a bright, bold 'saddle' in the middle of the wings. In both forms however, the top of the head has two bold black parallel lines with a pale midline. In some individuals, the black marks merge near the pronotum, forming a wide dark patch that encompasses much of the vertex. The face is pale, as is the underside of the thorax outside of the dark mesosternum. Adults are 2.8- 3.1 mm long. (Dmitriev & Dietrich, 2007) |
| distribution |
Central and northeastern United States; previously unknown from North Carolina and the Southeast. |
| abundance |
Recorded recently from a couple counties in the mountains, likely more abundant in this region. |
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| plant associates |
Vitis sp., Rubus sp. (3I) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
This species is most similar to E. reflecta, with very similar wing color patterns. However, reflecta lacks the black markings on the vertex that pontifex has. |
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[Native:]
[Introduced:]
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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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Erythroneurini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Erythroneura pontifex No Common Name |
 | Photo by: J. Allen Ratzlaff
Buncombe Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: J. Allen Ratzlaff
Buncombe Co.
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 | Photo by: John Rosenfeld
Out Of State Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
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 | Photo by: John Rosenfeld
Out Of State Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: John Rosenfeld
Out Of State Co.
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 | Photo by: J. Allen Ratzlaff
Buncombe Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Polk Co.
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 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Wilkes Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Wilkes Co.
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