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This species is boldly marked with a dark abdomen with white spots and a whitish incomplete middorsal line, black wings with broad white apical margins, and a [largely] white thorax. The head is also blackish. The frons is dark brown to black with white speckling and a white band above the clypeus. The antennae are stramineous. This species has considerably expanded front tibiae, which are black; this gives the impression of very broad, almost spider-like front legs. Macropterous individuals are darker than brachypters with less extensive pale markings and clear wings. Adult brachypterous males are 2.17-2.61 mm long, females are 2.85-3.49 mm; macropterous males are 3.44-3.63 mm long while females are 3.50-3.88 mm. (Bartlett & Deitz, 2000)
For more images of adults and possibly nymphs, which are highly mottled in color, see: BG. |
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Eastern and central North America (UDEL) |
| abundance |
Scattered records across the state, probably more abundant in the right habitat. |
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| habitat |
Grassy, brushy field-type areas |
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Asteraceae |
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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 Pissonotus flabellatus No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Caught Sweeping |  | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Caught while sweeping |
 | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Caught while sweeping |  | Photo by: Paul Scharf
Warren Co.
Comment: Caught while sweeping |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy field-type habitat in old christmas tree farm |  | Photo by: David Enrique
Wake Co.
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 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Randolph Co.
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 | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
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