Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
in
(1),
Jadera bayardae Göllner-Scheiding 1982 is considered to be an unnecessary new name for
J. hinnulea Göllner-Scheiding 1979
Numbers
4 spp. in our area
(2)(1) (
J. sanguinolenta record probably based on misidentified
J. antica)
Size
7‒13 mm (extralimital spp. up to 18 mm)
(2)Identification
color pattern distinctive among NA rhopalids
Range
our spp., adapted from
(2)(1)
J. haematoloma US (NJ‒FL to NE‒CA) to S. America, W. Indies
J. antica FL, W. Indies
J. coturnix TX to S. America
J. hinnulea (as
bayardae in
(2)) TX to Panama
Season
adults overwinter (often in buildings); all year in FL
Food
hosts: mostly Sapindaceae, incl. the introduced Golden Raintree (Koelreuteria)