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| description |
Beamer notes that this species is whitish to dark brown in color; some specimens are almost dark brown overall, while others are very pale. Males tend to have the apical half of the wings black, with this color extending onto the side of the abdomen. Females are brownish overall. The vertex is more than twice as long as the apical width, projecting about a third of its length in front of the eyes. The tip of the antennae are dark. Brachypterous males are 3 mm long while females are around 3.12 mm. (Beamer, 1955) |
| distribution |
Eastern United States and Canada (UDEL) |
| abundance |
Recorded from a couple counties in the Piedmont and mountains, probably more abundant in the right habitat. |
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Species of this genus are associated with aquatic and semiaquatic plants in various families. (UDEL) |
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[Native:]
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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 Megamelus distinctus No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
Comment: swept from grasses at Aroostook State Park, Maine |  | Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
Comment: swept from grasses at Aroostook State Park, Maine |
 | Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
Comment: swept from grasses at Aroostook State Park, Maine |  | Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
Comment: swept from grasses at Aroostook State Park, Maine |
 | Photo by: unknown
Ashe Co.
Comment: malernphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett |  | Photo by: unknown
Ashe Co.
Comment: malernphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett |
 | Photo by: unknown
Wake Co.
Comment: femalernimages provided by C.R. Bartlett |  | Photo by: unknown
Wake Co.
Comment: femalernimages provided by C.R. Bartlett |
 | Photo by: unknown
Wake Co.
Comment: femalernimages provided by C.R. Bartlett |
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