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Penepissonotus bicolor Beamer, 1950 - No Common Name     DELPHACIDAE Members: NC Records Public View

© Kyle Kittelberger- side view
© Kyle Kittelberger- note coloration
© Kyle Kittelberger- brachypter
© Scott Bolick
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description A very distinctive species that, as the scientific name suggest, is bicolored. The head, eyes, and upper half of the thorax are black while the rest of the body and wings are brownish. The first antennal segment is black while the second is a contrasting brown, and the face is brown. The species is typically macropterous (long-winged), but brachypterous (short-winged) adults do occur.
distribution An uncommon species, found in the eastern United States (UDEL)
abundance Uncommon, scattered records across the state, primarily from the Piedmont.
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habitat Has been found near mixed hardwood forest.
plant associates Schoenoplectus, probably other sedges; found near the base of the plant and not easily captured sweeping (UDEL)
behavior 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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Species Photo Gallery for Penepissonotus bicolor No Common Name

Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Wake Co.
Comment: mixed hardwood forest habitat		Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light
Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Attracted to Black Light		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Washington Co.
Comment: Open forest habitat
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Washington Co.
Comment: Open forest habitat		Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Attracted to porch light
Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Wake Co.
Comment: brushy habitat near mixed hardwood forest; short-winged		Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: open forest
Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: Attracted to a Blacklight 		Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: Attracted to a Blacklight
Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: Attracted to a Blacklight 		Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: Attracted to a Blacklight
Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: Attracted to a Blacklight