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Pissonotus merides Morgan and Beamer, 1949 - No Common Name     DELPHACIDAE Members: NC Records Public View


© Charles Bartlett- male

© Charles Bartlett- male, note color

© Charles Bartlett- note face color

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description A dark brown species with an immaculate frons, paler on the epistomal margin. The antennae are light brown and the pronotum is very dark with a white caudal transverse band. The wings are dark brown with concolorous venation and a thin white band on the apical margin. The abdomen is very dark brown. Adult brachypterous males are 1.85-2.18 mm long, while females are 2.09-2.60 mm. (Bartlett & Deitz, 2000)
distribution Southeastern United States (UDEL)
abundance A single record from the Coastal Plain; rare.
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habitat Probably grassy areas
plant associates Asteraceae
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comments The macropter of this species is unknown. (Bartlett & Deitz, 2000)
status [Native:] [Introduced:] [Extirpated:]
list_type [Official:] [Provisional:]
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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tribe Delphacini
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Species Photo Gallery for Pissonotus merides No Common Name

Photo by: R.H. Beamer
Out Of State Co.
Comment: malernthis is a paratyperncoll. R.H. Beamer March 20, 1947rnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett
Photo by: R.H. Beamer
Out Of State Co.
Comment: malernthis is a paratyperncoll. R.H. Beamer March 20, 1947rnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett
Photo by: R.H. Beamer
Out Of State Co.
Comment: malernthis is a paratyperncoll. R.H. Beamer March 20, 1947rnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett