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


© Charles Bartlett- male

© Charles Bartlett- male

© Charles Bartlett- note face

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description A light brown species, extensively maculated with yellow. The frons and vertex are a light brown, maculated with yellow, and the front tibiae are slightly expanded. The wings are clear or a light brown with dark veins. The abdomen is light brown and the front tibiae are slightly expanded. The antennal segments are yellowish with diffuse longitudinal brown markings. Adult brachypterous males are 2.36-2.62 mm long, while females are 2.87-3.51 mm. (Bartlett & Deitz, 2000)
distribution Eastern North America (UDEL)
abundance Recorded from a single county in the mountains; 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 tumidus No Common Name

Photo by: C. Bartlett & A. Gonzon
Haywood Co.
Comment: malerndet. C.R. Bartlettrnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett
Photo by: C. Bartlett & A. Gonzon
Haywood Co.
Comment: malerndet. C.R. Bartlettrnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett
Photo by: C. Bartlett & A. Gonzon
Haywood Co.
Comment: malerndet. C.R. Bartlettrnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett