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A distinctive member of this genus, yellowish-orange overall. The face is pale, orange-yellow laterally and pale medially; the clypeus is also pale. The head, pronotum and scutellum are largely orange, with a bold whitish longitudinal median line down the scutellum. The wings are hyaline, with the yellowish-orange abdomen clearly visible through the wings. The legs and underside of the body are pale. (UDEL) |
| distribution |
Widespread in eastern and midwestern North America from Gulf coast states to southern Canada (UDEL) |
| abundance |
Recorded from the coast, likely more abundant in the right habitat. |
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| habitat |
Grassy, coastal habitat |
| plant associates |
Coastal grasses, cordgrass (Spartina alternifolia) (UDEL) |
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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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GNR [G4G5] |
| S_rank |
[S3S4] |
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- Only a couple of relatively recent records in NC but is widespread in eastern North America; feeds on coastal grasses, cordgrass (Spartina alternifolia) |
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Species Photo Gallery for Prokelisia crocea No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
Comment: from Plum Island, MA |  | Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
Comment: from Plum Island, MA |
 | Photo by: Solomon Hendrix
Out Of State Co.
Comment: from Plum Island, MA |
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