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A dark, blackish-brown species with two distinctive yellowish marks down the back. The wings are mostly concolorous with the rest of the body, with rufous-tinted tips. Sexes can be distinguished from one another by the length of the horn- in females, the horn is noticeably long and prominent, while in males the horn is much smaller, sometimes nothing more than a little nub. Egg masses are whitish in color, resembling raised shells on a stem.
See here for a nice depiction of the life cycle of nymphs of this genus. |
| distribution |
Eastern United States |
| abundance |
A couple recent records from the Piedmont, likely more abundant where Tulip Poplar is found. |
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| habitat |
Mixed hardwood forests |
| plant associates |
Tulip polar (Liriodendron tulipifera) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
Recent studies have shown that there are a number of undescribed species within the Enchenopa binotata species complex, with each undescribed species feeding on a specific, different host plant. These host plants include Cercis (redbud), Juglans (walnut), Prunus (cherry), and Viburnum. Adults of the various species cannot be distinguished from one another, so it is imperative to record the host plant that Enchenopa individuals are found on. |
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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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Membracini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Enchenopa on-liriodendron-tulipifera Undescribed Enchenopa on Tulip Poplar |
 | Photo by: Mike Dunn
Chatham Co.
Comment: Sitting on petiole of Tulip Poplar leaf |  | Photo by: Mike Dunn
Chatham Co.
Comment: Sitting on petiole of Tulip Poplar leaf |
 | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
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