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Haplaxius fulvus Osborn, 1903 - No Common Name     CIXIIDAE Members: NC Records Public View


© Rob Van Epps- note orange color

© Rob Van Epps

© Scott Bolick

© Scott Bolick

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description A fairly distinctive and diagnostic species, it is a uniform yellow, orange-yellow, or orange color. The forewings are hyaline, with the venation concolorous with the body. The eyes are a contrastingly whitish color. Adult males are 3.5-4.0 mm long, females are 4.0-4.6 mm. (Kramer, 1979)
distribution Eastern United States, where it is uncommon and infrequently encountered; also recorded from Ontario (UDEL). Only recently (2022) recorded in North Carolina.
abundance Three recent records from the Piedmont, likely more widespread but in lower numbers across at least this part of the state.
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habitat Has been found in suburban, open woodland habitat.
plant associates Recorded on Solidago
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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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tribe Oecleini
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Species Photo Gallery for Haplaxius fulvus No Common Name

Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Suburban yard near woods. Found on Solidago (goldenrod).
Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Suburban yard near woods. Found on Solidago (goldenrod).
Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Suburban yard near woods. Found on Solidago (goldenrod).
Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Suburban yard near woods. Found on Solidago (goldenrod).
Photo by: Robert Deans
Forsyth Co.
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Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
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Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
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Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
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Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
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Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
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