Erythroneura rubra

This hopper is stumping me! At a 365nm UV light at the edge of a dense mixed forest.

comments (9)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

I have some confidence in suggesting Erythroneura rubra. Many details seem to match. Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  It is very close, Ferdy (definitely closely related), but notice that the orange markings here merge together at several points while they don't on E. rubra (much more clear separation). This entire tribe is pretty tricky at times! Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    To say the least! Thanks for checking. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      I'm working on posting these to BugGuide as several have stumped the experts on iNaturalist. As I've told Christine, we may have multiple undescribed species from my recent nights at the sheet. Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        That's exciting, best of luck! And don't worry about overthinking, it's so much appreciated the way you try to be accurate. Posted 5 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        This one is gorgeous! I am leaning towards E. rubra as well. The pattern isn't exact, but I can't find anything closer. Posted 5 years ago
        
        Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        Cool. I think I'm going to leave it at E. rubra as I can't find any others similar in color/pattern. Posted 5 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Great! Posted 5 years ago
    3. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      Some other close ones (but not quite)
      https://bugguide.net/node/view/1492098/bgimage
      https://bugguide.net/node/view/180618/bgimage
      https://bugguide.net/node/view/1292221/bgimage
      
      I'll let you know if I get a confirmation on A. rubra. I may just be overthinking the variations in pattern? Posted 5 years ago