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Penepissonotus bicolor - No Common Name

Penepissonotus bicolor
© Kyle Kittelberger- side view		Penepissonotus bicolor
© Kyle Kittelberger- note coloration		Penepissonotus bicolor
© Kyle Kittelberger- brachypter		Penepissonotus bicolor
© Scott Bolick
Taxonomy
Family: DELPHACIDAESubfamily: Delphacinae
Taxonomic Author: Beamer, 1950
Identification
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Description: A very distinctive species that, as the scientific name suggest, is bicolored. The head, eyes, and upper half of the thorax are black while the rest of the body and wings are brownish. The first antennal segment is black while the second is a contrasting brown, and the face is brown. The species is typically macropterous (long-winged), but brachypterous (short-winged) adults do occur.
Distribution in North Carolina
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Distribution: An uncommon species, found in the eastern United States (UDEL)
Abundance: Uncommon, scattered records across the state, primarily from the Piedmont.
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Has been found near mixed hardwood forest.
Plant Associates: Schoenoplectus, probably other sedges; found near the base of the plant and not easily captured sweeping (UDEL)
Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.
Comment:
Status: Native
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Species Photo Gallery for Penepissonotus bicolor No Common Name

Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: Attracted to a Blacklight 		Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: Attracted to a Blacklight
Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: Attracted to a Blacklight 		Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: Attracted to a Blacklight
Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: Attracted to a Blacklight 		Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: open forest
Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to porch light		Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Washington Co.
Comment: Open forest habitat
Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Washington Co.
Comment: Open forest habitat		Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Wake Co.
Comment: brushy habitat near mixed hardwood forest; short-winged
Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light		Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light
Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat		Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat
Penepissonotus bicolorPhoto by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light