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| synonym |
Typhlocyba apicata |
| description |
A pale yellowish species, with a yellowish-white to light yellow head, pronotum, and scutellum. The wings are yellowish-white to whitish with a broad (rather than narrow) dark brown transverse band across the middle of the wings that curves downwards and towards the apex (instead of transversing straight across the wings). This band is bolder than the dark brown infuscations around the apical crossveins. The abdomen has the dorsum of the basal three segments black; the underside of the body is white to light yellow. Adults are 2.75-3.0 mm long. (Christian 1954, Hamilton 1983)
For images of this species, see: BG. |
| distribution |
Eastern and central North America; more of a northern species (TW) |
| abundance |
Rare, a single record from the mountains. Likely under-collected and more present in the state, at least in this region. |
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| habitat |
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| plant associates |
Ostrya virginiana (Hamilton, 1983) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
This species is most similar to Empoa casta, but differs by its smaller size, broader wing band, and host plant (Ostrya virginiana versus Quercus spp.) (Christian 1954) |
status |
[Native:]
[Introduced:]
[Extirpated:] | | list_type |
[Official:]
[Provisional:] |
| 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 |
Typhlocybini |
| subgenus |
Empoa |
Species Photo Gallery for Empoa apicata No Common Name |
 | Photo by: J. Allen Ratzlaff
Buncombe Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/16084918\r\n |  | Photo by: J. Allen Ratzlaff
Buncombe Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/16084918\r\n |
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