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Haplaxius ovatus (Ball, 1933) - No Common Name     CIXIIDAE Members: NC Records Public View


© Solomon Hendrix- note yellow color

© Solomon Hendrix

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description The ground color of this species is stramineous, yellowish, pale tan, or vaguely greenish. This species lacks dark markings, with the forewings hyaline with pale veins and stigmas. Adult males are 4.1-4.9 mm long, while females are 4.6-5.5 mm. (Kramer, 1979)

For more images of this species, see: BG.

distribution Eastern and central United States
abundance Rare (surprisingly), recorded from a single county in the Piedmont; likely more abundant in the state.
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habitat Grassy areas
plant associates Grasses (Kramer, 1979)
behavior Can be attracted at night with a light.
comments This species is most similar to H. fulvus, which is a contrasting yellowish-orange color.
status [Native:] [Introduced:] [Extirpated:]
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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 ovatus No Common Name

Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Wake Co.
Comment: attracted to light - unid_planthopper
Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Wake Co.
Comment: attracted to light - unid_planthopper
Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Wake Co.
Comment: attracted to light
Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Wake Co.
Comment: attracted to light