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A brownish species with yellowish hyaline wings and a light brown to yellow thorax and pale face. The frons has dark brown longitudinal markings along the median and is widest in the basal third; it is less than two times longer than it is wide. Adult males are 2.7-3.3 mm long, while females are 2.9-3.6 mm. (Wilson, 1982) |
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Widespread in eastern North America from Gulf coast states to southern Canada; also California (UDEL) |
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Primarily recorded from the Coastal Plain, with records from a single county in the Piedmont. Likely more abundant in the right habitat. |
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Grassy areas with Spartina (UDEL) |
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Spartina alterniflora (smooth cordgrass) (UDEL) |
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NOTE: This species is similar to P. marginata but tends to have a much broader frons near the frontoclypeal suture than does P. marginata (the frons of dolus appears wide whereas the frons of marginata appears elongate); the frons in dolus also tends to be brownish whereas marginata has a pale, whitish frons. Note this diagram of Prokelisia faces and see how the shape of the frons compares between dolus and marginata; dolus is typically less than two times longer than wide whereas marginata is around two times longer than wide. Compare images of specimens on the following page: UDEL. For differences in females of Prokelisia, see: Heady & Wilson, 1990.
Interestingly, Wilson (1982) states that an analysis of Prokelisia specimens collected revealed that there was a relationship, though not absolute, between wing length and species. 84.0% of P. dolus specimens were brachypters while 81.6% of P. marginata specimens were macropters. However, a majority of P. marginata from the Florida Keys were brachypters, with the theory being that greater stability of habitats leads to higher incidence of brachypters. Just something to keep in mind when finding brachypter or macropter Prokelisia dolus/marginata in the state. |
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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 Prokelisia dolus No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Gates Co.
Comment: open, grassy area near mixed hardwood forest |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Gates Co.
Comment: open, grassy area near mixed hardwood forest; ID confirmed by C. Bartlett |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Paul Scharf
Gates Co.
Comment: open, grassy area near mixed hardwood forest |  | Photo by: Mark Shields
Onslow Co.
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 | Photo by: Mark Shields
Onslow Co.
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