Hoppers of North Carolina

Hoppers of North Carolina:
Spittlebugs, Leafhoppers, Treehoppers, and Planthoppers

Family (Alpha):

DELPHACIDAE Members:	NC Records
Pissonotus aphidioides - No Common Name

Taxonomy

Family: DELPHACIDAE	Subfamily: Delphacinae	Tribe: Delphacini
Taxonomic Author: Van Duzee, 1897

Identification

Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF iNaturalist
Description: A somewhat distinctive species, with slightly to considerably expanded front tibiae; the front legs are longer than other members of this genus, giving this species the impression of almost mimicking a spider. Brachypterous adults are a dark brown, with brown abdomen, legs, antennal segments, and wings; the wing venation is pale. The thorax is a contrasting white with two small black marks, and the white extends onto the face above a black clypeus; the vertex is dark. The eyes are red, and there is a noticeable reddish tint to at least the first antennal segment. Macropterous individuals are darker than brachypters; they have a black body with reddish eyes and antennae. The frons on macropters is dark brown maculated with white. Adult brachypterous males are around 2.86 mm long, while females are around 3.46 mm; macropterous males are around 3.93 mm long while females are around 4.37 mm. (Bartlett & Deitz, 2000)

Distribution in North Carolina

County Map: Clicking on a county returns the records for the species in that county.

Distribution: Eastern United States and Canada (UDEL)

Abundance: Recorded from a single county in the mountains, possibly more abundant in that region.

Seasonal Occurrence

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Habitats and Life History

Habitats: Probably high elevation grassy areas

Plant Associates: Asteraceae

Behavior:

Comment: Compare this species with P. albovenosus, which has a similar color pattern.

Status: Native

Global and State Rank:

Species Photo Gallery for Pissonotus aphidioides No Common Name
	Photo by: John Rosenfeld Out Of State Co. Comment:	Photo by: John Rosenfeld Out Of State Co. Comment:
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Pissonotus aphidioides - No Common Name