Hoppers of North Carolina

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

Family (Alpha):

DELPHACIDAE Members:	NC Records
Muirodelphax parvulus - No Common Name

Taxonomy

Family: DELPHACIDAE

Subfamily: Delphacinae

Identification

Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF iNaturalist Google
Description: A brownish species with two forms. The typical form is brownish overall with markings on the abdomen. The frons is completely unmarked; here are images of a male and female brachypterous specimen. Note that the male has a darker abdomen than the female. The other form is 'rotundata' which has bolder markings on the abdomen and thorax. These markings are a combination of red, brown, and black. The antennal segments for both forms are pale.

Distribution in North Carolina

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Distribution: Eastern United States and Ontario (UDEL)

Abundance: Uncommon, recorded across the state but primarily from the Piedmont; likely more abundant in the right habitat.

Seasonal Occurrence

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

Habitats and Life History

Habitats: Grassy, brushy areas

Plant Associates: Schizachyrium scoparium (Little bluestem)

Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.

Comment: Form 'rotundata' used to be Delphacodes rotundata but was synonymized in recent years with M. parvulus. (UDEL)

Status: Native

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Species Photo Gallery for Muirodelphax parvulus No Common Name
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf Yadkin Co. Comment: brushy habitat along the river	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf Surry Co. Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest
	Photo by: Paul Scharf, B Bockhahn Stanly Co. Comment: Attracted to UV Lights	Photo by: Paul Scharf, B Bockhahn Stanly Co. Comment: Attracted to UV Lights
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf Vance Co. Comment: grassy/brushy/pine habitat	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf Vance Co. Comment: grassy/brushy/pine habitat
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf Yadkin Co. Comment: brushy habitat along the river	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf Surry Co. Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf Surry Co. Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf Surry Co. Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf Surry Co. Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf Surry Co. Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf Surry Co. Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest

Muirodelphax parvulus - No Common Name