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A large robust, reddish-brown species. The vertex is one-fourth longer in the middle than next to the eyes. The overall color is yellowish reddish-brown irrorations, and the anterior border of the vertex is ivory yellow. The female pregenital sternite is broadly rounded laterally with a pair of median, rounded teeth separated by a small narrow notch. The male subgenital plates are long and triangular, with bluntly pointed apices. Adults are 7-7.25 mm long. (DeLong & Hershberger, 1949; Crowder, 1952)
For diagrams of the genitalia of this species, see: 3I. |
| distribution |
Rarely encountered, previously known from Louisiana north to Missouri and east to Ohio (TaxonPages); now known from North Carolina |
| abundance |
Uncommon to rare, a handful of recent records from the Piedmont; probably under-detected but uncommon. |
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Has previously been found in moist woodlands or wooded floodplain areas on rank growing herbaceous vegetation (DeLong & Hershberger, 1949). |
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Can be attracted at night with a light. |
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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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Phlepsiini |
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Texananus |
Species Photo Gallery for Texananus rufusculus No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Wake Co.
Comment: attracted to light |  | Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Wake Co.
Comment: attracted to light |
 | Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Wake Co.
Comment: attracted to light |  | Photo by: jfox16
Davidson Co.
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 | Photo by: Robby Deans
Forsyth Co.
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