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Muirodelphax parvulus - No Common Name     DELPHACIDAE Members: NC Records Public View

© Kyle Kittelberger- macropter
© Kyle Kittelberger- macropter
© Kyle Kittelberger- form 'rotundata'
© Kyle Kittelberger- form 'rotundata'
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description A brownish species with two forms. The typical form is brownish overall with markings on the abdomen. The frons is completely unmarked; here are images of a male and female brachypterous specimen. Note that the male has a darker abdomen than the female. The other form is 'rotundata' which has bolder markings on the abdomen and thorax. These markings are a combination of red, brown, and black. The antennal segments for both forms are pale.
distribution Eastern United States and Ontario (UDEL)
abundance Uncommon, recorded across the state but primarily from the Piedmont; likely more abundant in the right habitat.
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habitat Grassy, brushy areas
plant associates Schizachyrium scoparium (Little bluestem)
behavior Can be attracted at night with a light.
comments Form 'rotundata' used to be Delphacodes rotundata but was synonymized in recent years with M. parvulus. (UDEL)
status [Native:] [Introduced:] [Extirpated:]
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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 Muirodelphax parvulus No Common Name

Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Surry Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Surry Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Surry Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Surry Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Surry Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Surry Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Surry Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat near forest edge & forest		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Yadkin Co.
Comment: brushy habitat along the river
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Yadkin Co.
Comment: brushy habitat along the river		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Vance Co.
Comment: grassy/brushy/pine habitat
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Vance Co.
Comment: grassy/brushy/pine habitat		Photo by: Paul Scharf, B Bockhahn
Stanly Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV Lights
Photo by: Paul Scharf, B Bockhahn
Stanly Co.
Comment: Attracted to UV Lights