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Bothriocera maculata - No Common Name



© Kyle Kittelberger- note claval markings

© Kyle Kittelberger- note wing pattern

© Kyle Kittelberger- note pattern
Taxonomy
Family: CIXIIDAETribe: Bothriocerini
Taxonomic Author: Caldwell, 1943
Identification
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Description: A dark species in this genus with a central bold transverse band across the wings that is blackish. There is a network of black lined wing cells near the tip of the wings that gives this species a somewhat distinctive wing pattern. This pattern, in addition to the relatively clear base of the wings above the dark band, outside of a small black tear-shaped mark on the side of each wing, can help differentiate this species from the similar B. cognita whose wing markings are typically much more intense and darker; maculata also only has the clavus embrowned along the inner margin. The body is dark, blackish in color, contrasting with the typically fulvousy orange/tawny color of the square-shaped head. The face is also dark, and the pronotum and tegulae are embrowned or not; the mesonotum is a dark yellowish-brown to dark reddish-brown. The legs are also fulvousy orange. Adult males are 4.2-5.0 mm long, while females are 4.4-5.2 mm. (Kramer, 1983)

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Distribution in North Carolina
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Distribution: Eastern United States, as far north as Maryland and as far west as Texas (UDEL)
Abundance: Uncommon, recorded primarily from the Coastal Plain; possibly more abundant in the right habitat.
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Has been found in grassy habitat.
Plant Associates: Nymphs are presumed to be root feeders. Adults have been found to associate with: saltmeadow cordgrass (Spartina patens), big cordgrass (Spartina cynosuroides), needlegrass rush/black rush (Juncus roemerianus), and dog-fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium) (Kramer, 1983)
Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.
Comment: Species in this genus can be difficult to identify.
Status: Native
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Species Photo Gallery for Bothriocera maculata No Common Name

Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Light
Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Light
Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Light
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Dare Co.
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Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
New Hanover Co.
Comment: marsh grass: black needlerush, spartina, etc.
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
New Hanover Co.
Comment: marsh grass: black needlerush, spartina, etc.
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
New Hanover Co.
Comment: marsh grass: black needlerush, spartina, etc.