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A dark species, with a blackish abdomen and a dirty brown to black rest of the body. There is an orange band around the sides of the abdomen, and an orange 'plate' visible through the wings at the base of the abdomen, below the thorax. The face is dirty brown to black and the antennal segments are pale. This species has both macropterous (long-winged) and brachypterous (short-winged) forms. |
| distribution |
Widespread in eastern United States, also recorded in Arizona and California; found across Canada, as well as Puerto Rico. (UDEL) |
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Uncommon to locally abundant, scattered records across the state. |
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| habitat |
Has been found in grassy areas such as lawns |
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Ischaemum muticum, Poa pratensis (Kentucky bluegrass), Puccinellia nuttalliana (Nuttall's alkaligrass), Aira caryophyllea var. caryophyllea (silver hairgrass) (UDEL) |
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Can 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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Delphacini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Kosswigianella lutulenta No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Wake Co.
Comment: grassy lawn |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Wake Co.
Comment: grassy lawn |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Wake Co.
Comment: grassy lawn |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: near mixed hardwood forest habitat |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: near mixed hardwood forest habitat |
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