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A fairly distinctive species, being larger than many delphacids with slightly patterned wings and a very thin, pale stripe along the midline of the body. The middle carina (ridge) of the face is distinctively forked well below the top of of the head. Also note that the face is yellowish near the top of the head and darker on the rest of the face. The antennae are yellowish with a dark brown ring between the two segments and dark tips to the second segment. The underside of the body is dark brown. Brachypterous (short-winged) adults are light to dark brown in color, with a pale stripe down the sides of the abdomen. |
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Widely distributed, everywhere corn is grown (UDEL) |
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Adventive, scattered records across the Coastal Plain and Piedmont (mostly the CP), likely occurs in agricultural areas. |
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Near agricultural areas likely |
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Corn (the primary host), Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense), and Kola (UDEL) |
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Can be attracted at night with a light. |
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"Peregrinus maidis is a vector of Finger millet mosaic virus (FMMV), Iranian maize mosaic virus (IMMV), Maize sterile stunt virus (MSSV), and Maize stripe virus (MSV)." Brachypterous individuals can be common on host plants. (UDEL) |
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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 Peregrinus maidis Corn Delphacid |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
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