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Pissonotus niger - No Common Name

Pissonotus niger
© Charles Bartlett- male		Pissonotus niger
© Charles Bartlett- male		Pissonotus niger
© Charles Bartlett- note face		Pissonotus niger
© Charles Bartlett- female
Taxonomy
Family: DELPHACIDAESubfamily: DelphacinaeTribe: Delphacini
Taxonomic Author: Morgan and Beamer, 1949
Identification
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Description: A very dark brown, nearly black species with an immaculate frons. The vertex is dark brown with paler carinae (ridges), and the first antennal segment is a dark brown while the second is paler. The wings are dark brown, as is the abdomen. Adult brachypterous males are 2.14-2.33 mm long, while females are 2.48-2.79 mm. (Bartlett & Deitz, 2000)
Distribution in North Carolina
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Out of State Record(s)
Distribution: Eastern North America (UDEL)
Abundance: Recorded from a few counties in the mountains, possibly more abundant in the right habitat.
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Probably grassy areas
Plant Associates: Asteraceae
Behavior:
Comment: The macropter in this species is unknown. (Bartlett & Deitz, 2000)
Status: Native
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Species Photo Gallery for Pissonotus niger No Common Name 6

Pissonotus nigerPhoto by: R.H. Beamer
Out Of State Co.
Comment: femalernthis is a paratyperncoll. R.H. Beamer August 15, 1946rnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett		Pissonotus nigerPhoto by: R.H. Beamer
Out Of State Co.
Comment: femalernthis is a paratyperncoll. R.H. Beamer August 15, 1946rnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett
Pissonotus nigerPhoto by: R.H. Beamer
Out Of State Co.
Comment: femalernthis is a paratyperncoll. R.H. Beamer August 15, 1946rnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett		Pissonotus nigerPhoto by: R.H. Beamer
Out Of State Co.
Comment: malernthis is a paratyperncoll. R.H. Beamer August 15, 1946rnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett
Pissonotus nigerPhoto by: R.H. Beamer
Out Of State Co.
Comment: malernthis is a paratyperncoll. R.H. Beamer August 15, 1946rnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett		Pissonotus nigerPhoto by: R.H. Beamer
Out Of State Co.
Comment: malernthis is a paratyperncoll. R.H. Beamer August 15, 1946rnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett