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This species has a striking coloration, being ivory-white marked with black or dark brown. The elytra are ivory-white with dark markings. The female pregenital sternite is usually dark and is short and slightly more than a fourth as long as wide, with the lateral margins converging strongly from the base and the posterior lateral angles prominently produced; the posterior margin is truncate with a V-shaped notch that is narrowed anteriorly near the base (DeLong & Hershberger, 1949; Crowder, 1952). The male subgenital plates are broadly rounded on the sides, bowing out before rounding at the apices; an overall squat appearance.
For diagrams of the genitalia of this species, see: 3I. |
| distribution |
Southeastern United States (3I) |
| abundance |
Known from a couple historical records from the Piedmont; likely under-collected but rare. |
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| habitat |
Grasses of open pine woods with abundant herbaceous undergrowth (Crowder, 1952) |
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This species is most similar to Texananus ovatus (DeLong & Hershberger, 1949; Crowder, 1952). |
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[Native:]
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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 |
| subgenus |
Texananus |
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