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| description |
A large and slender species, with the width across the eyes 1.8-1.9 mm in males or 1.9-2.1 mm in females. Pale green and unmarked overall, with the apices of the wings smoky; the hindwing venation is dark and visible through the forewings. The male antennae have a circular disc, terminating in a short apical filament. The male abdomen is pale. Adult males are 5.4-5.5 mm long, while females are 6.0-6.3 mm. (Hamilton, 1980) |
| distribution |
Likely occurs throughout southern Appalachia, but potentially only known so far from North Carolina. |
| abundance |
Recorded from a couple counties in the mountains, likely more widespread where cottonwood is present. |
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Cottonwood areas |
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probably Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides), the only poplar that occurs commonly in the mountains of NC (Hamilton, 1980) |
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[Native:]
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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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Idiocerini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Populicerus carolina No Common Name |
 | Photo by: L.A. Kelton
Macon Co.
Comment: This is the holotype of Idiocerus carolina Hamilton 1980rncollected August 14, 1957rnphoto from the Canadian National Collection; by Julie-Anne Dorval |  | Photo by: L.A. Kelton
Macon Co.
Comment: This is the holotype of Idiocerus carolina Hamilton 1980rncollected August 14, 1957rnphoto from the Canadian National Collection; by Julie-Anne Dorval |
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