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Pissonotus tumidus - No Common Name


© Charles Bartlett- male
© Charles Bartlett- male
© Charles Bartlett- note face
Taxonomy
Family: DELPHACIDAESubfamily: DelphacinaeTribe: Delphacini
Taxonomic Author: Morgan and Beamer, 1949
Identification
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Description: A light brown species, extensively maculated with yellow. The frons and vertex are a light brown, maculated with yellow, and the front tibiae are slightly expanded. The wings are clear or a light brown with dark veins. The abdomen is light brown and the front tibiae are slightly expanded. The antennal segments are yellowish with diffuse longitudinal brown markings. Adult brachypterous males are 2.36-2.62 mm long, while females are 2.87-3.51 mm. (Bartlett & Deitz, 2000)
Distribution in North Carolina
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Distribution: Eastern North America (UDEL)
Abundance: Recorded from a single county in the mountains; rare.
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Probably grassy areas
Plant Associates: Asteraceae
Behavior:
Comment: The macropter of this species is unknown. (Bartlett & Deitz, 2000)
Status: Native
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Species Photo Gallery for Pissonotus tumidus No Common Name

Photo by: C. Bartlett & A. Gonzon
Haywood Co.
Comment: malerndet. C.R. Bartlettrnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett		Photo by: C. Bartlett & A. Gonzon
Haywood Co.
Comment: malerndet. C.R. Bartlettrnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett
Photo by: C. Bartlett & A. Gonzon
Haywood Co.
Comment: malerndet. C.R. Bartlettrnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett