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| synonym |
Typhlocyba saffrana |
| description |
A yellowish species with the basal two-thirds of the wings unmarked; in teneral specimens, the wings are ivory-white. The apex of the wings have four or more dark brown spots around the apical crossveins; these spots, together with the yellow wings, distinguish this species from others. In some individuals, the spots may not be as bold, but together they form an arced 'band' along the apical crossveins. The wingtips are largely hyaline. (Hamilton, 1983) |
| distribution |
Eastern and central United States, eastern Canada |
| abundance |
Recorded from a few counties in the mountains and Piedmont, likely more abundant in the right habitat. |
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| habitat |
Has been found near mixed hardwood forest. |
| plant associates |
Reported from Hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana), beech (Fagus grandifolia), American elm (Ulmus americana), Ulmus sp. (Hamilton 1983) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
This species is most similar to (E. querci). However, that species has three dark spots in a straight row near the apex of the tegmen, whereas E. saffrana has four spots that are not in a straight row. |
status |
[Native:]
[Introduced:]
[Extirpated:] | | list_type |
[Official:]
[Provisional:] |
| 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 |
Typhlocybini |
| subgenus |
Empoa |
Species Photo Gallery for Empoa saffrana No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV light. Suburban yard near woods. |  | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV light. Suburban yard near woods. |
 | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV light. Suburban yard near woods. |  | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV light. Suburban yard near woods. |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Surry Co.
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 | Photo by: Ted Wilcox
Watauga Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Wilkes Co.
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 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Wilkes Co.
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