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Scolops pungens - No Common Name

Scolops pungens
© Rob Van Epps		Scolops pungens
© Rob Van Epps		Scolops pungens
© Christina Burnham		Scolops pungens
© Christina Burnham
Taxonomy
Family: DICTYOPHARIDAETribe: ScoloptiniSubgenus: Scolops
Taxonomic Author: (Germar, 1830)
Identification
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Description: A brownish species with mottled wings, similar to that of S. perdix but with more mottling. See here for images of a pinned specimen: (1), (2). Note: this species is very similar to S. perdix and may not be distinguishable from pictures.
Distribution in North Carolina
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Distribution: United States, as far west as the Rocky Mountains; also in Canada (UDEL)
Abundance: Scattered records across the state, possibly more abundant in the right habitat.
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Habitats and Life History
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Plant Associates: Ambrosia artemisiifolia (annual ragweed) (UDEL)
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Status: Native
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Species Photo Gallery for Scolops pungens No Common Name

Scolops pungensPhoto by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Caught several sweeping in weedy field. 		Scolops pungensPhoto by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Caught several sweeping in weedy field.
Scolops pungensPhoto by: Christina Burnham
Wake Co.
Comment: 		Scolops pungensPhoto by: Christina Burnham
Wake Co.
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