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Delphacodes nigridorsum |
| description |
A blackish species (hence the name nigridorsum), with a dark prothorax; the whole body is blackish. The forewings are somewhat hyaline but weakly embrowned. The antennal segments are tan, contrasting with the dark prothorax. The face is black, and the legs are also pale. While adults are typically macropterous, brachypters can occur; brachypters can be paler in this genus. (UDEL) |
| distribution |
Eastern and central North America, at least as far west as the Rocky Mountains (UDEL) |
| abundance |
Rare, a single recent record from the coast. |
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| habitat |
Has been found near saltwater marshes |
| plant associates |
Marsh grasses?? |
| behavior |
Can probably be attracted at night with a light. |
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| adult_id | Unmistakable and widely known Identifiable from good quality photos of unworn specimens
Identifiable from photos showing undersides, or other specialized views [e.g., legs, face]
Identifiable only by close inspection of structural features or by DNA analysis NULL |
| nymph_id | Unmistakable and widely known Identifiable from good quality photos, especially where associated with known host plants
Identifiable from close inspection of specimens or by DNA analysis
Identifiable only through rearing to adulthood NULL |
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Species Photo Gallery for Isodelphax nigridorsum No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
New Hanover Co.
Comment: marsh grass: black needlerush, spartina, etc. |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
New Hanover Co.
Comment: marsh grass: black needlerush, spartina, etc. |
 | Photo by: John Rosenfeld
Out Of State Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Margarita Lankford
Orange Co.
Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/44923769 |
 | Photo by: Robert Meehan
Durham Co.
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