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Muirodelphax atralabis - No Common Name

Muirodelphax atralabis
© Kyle Kittelberger- male		Muirodelphax atralabis
© Kyle Kittelberger- male		Muirodelphax atralabis
© Kyle Kittelberger- female; note the long wings		Muirodelphax atralabis
© Kyle Kittelberger- female
Taxonomy
Family: DELPHACIDAESubfamily: Delphacinae
Taxonomic Author: (Beamer, 1948)
Identification
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Description: An orange species. Males have a reddish-orange abdomen that contrasts with the light brown thorax and head. There is a black spot on each side of the thorax, and the frons is completely unmarked. Females are orange and lack any marks. Note that brachypterous females have relatively long wings compared to other Muirodelphax. This species closely resembles M. arvensis, but males of atralabis lack the black marks on the scutellum and atralabis is noticeably smaller as well. (UDEL)
Distribution in North Carolina
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Distribution: Eastern United States (UDEL)
Abundance: Somewhat common, mostly found in the mountains but has been recorded in the Piedmont. Likely more abundant in the right habitat.
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Grassy, brushy areas
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Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.
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Status: Native
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Species Photo Gallery for Muirodelphax atralabis No Common Name

Muirodelphax atralabisPhoto by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: near mixed hardwood forest habitat		Muirodelphax atralabisPhoto by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: near mixed hardwood forest habitat
Muirodelphax atralabisPhoto by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy field-type habitat in old christmas tree farm; female		Muirodelphax atralabisPhoto by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy field-type habitat in old christmas tree farm; female
Muirodelphax atralabisPhoto by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy field-type habitat in old christmas tree farm; female