Hoppers of North Carolina

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

Family (Alpha):

DELPHACIDAE Members:	NC Records
Pissonotus tumidus - No Common Name

Taxonomy

Family: DELPHACIDAE	Subfamily: Delphacinae	Tribe: Delphacini
Taxonomic Author: Morgan and Beamer, 1949

Identification

Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF iNaturalist Google
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.

Seasonal Occurrence

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

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

Global and State Rank:

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

Pissonotus tumidus - No Common Name