Hoppers of North Carolina

Hoppers of North Carolina:
Spittlebugs, Leafhoppers, Treehoppers, and Planthoppers

Family (Alpha):

Prokelisia marginata (Van Duzee, 1897) - No Common Name DELPHACIDAE Members:			NC Records	Public View

synonym

description

A light brownish species with yellowish to hyaline wings and a pale thorax and face. The frons has dark brown longitudinal markings along the median and is widest in the basal third; it is about two times longer than it is wide. Adult males are 2.3-4.1 mm long, while females are 3.4-4.4 mm. (Wilson, 1982)

distribution

Widespread in eastern North America from Gulf coast states to southern Canada; adventive to England, France, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Belgium (UDEL)

abundance

Locally common along the coast where it has been recorded, probably found throughout the coast.

seasonal_occurrence

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

habitat

Grassy, marshy areas with Spartina (UDEL)

plant associates

Spartina alterniflora (smooth cordgrass) (UDEL)

behavior

comments

NOTE: This species is similar to P. dolus but dolus tends to have a much broader frons near the frontoclypeal suture than does marginata (the frons of dolus appears wide whereas the frons of marginata appears elongate); marginata also tends to have a much paler, more white frons that dolus whose frons is brownish. 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.

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

G_rank

GNR [G4G5]

S_rank

[S3S4]

rank_comments

- Several recent records in NC; feeds on Saltmarsh Cordgrass (S5) and may occur throughout the tidewaer area

tribe

subgenus

Species Photo Gallery for Prokelisia marginata No Common Name
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf New Hanover Co. Comment: marsh grass: black needlerush, spartina, etc.	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf New Hanover Co. Comment: marsh grass: black needlerush, spartina, etc.
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf New Hanover Co. Comment: marsh grass: black needlerush, spartina, etc.	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf New Hanover Co. Comment: marsh grass: black needlerush, spartina, etc.
	Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf New Hanover Co. Comment: marsh grass: black needlerush, spartina, etc.	Photo by: Erich Hofmann New Hanover Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/58048189 - unid_planthopper
	Photo by: Erich Hofmann New Hanover Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/58048189 - unid_planthopper	Photo by: Erich Hofmann New Hanover Co. Comment: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/58048189 - unid_planthopper
	Photo by: J.B. Sullivan Carteret Co. Comment: FOMA - North Carolina State University Insect Collection\r\nCatalog #: NCSU_ENT 00291033\r\nTaxon: Prokelisia marginata (Van Duzee, 1897) (Van Duzee, 1897)\r\nFamily: Delphacidae\r\nCollector: Sullivan, J.B. \r\nDate: 2018-10-22\r\nVerbatim Date: 22 October 2018\r\nLocality: United States, North Carolina, Carteret, Fort Macon State Park\r\n34.679 -76.6834\r\nVerbatim Coordinates: 34.679 -76.6834\r\nHabitat: maritime shrub forest\r\nIndividual Count: 1\r\nSampling Protocol: sweep\r\nPreparations: Pin	Photo by: J.B. Sullivan Carteret Co. Comment: FOMA - North Carolina State University Insect Collection\r\nCatalog #: NCSU_ENT 00291033\r\nTaxon: Prokelisia marginata (Van Duzee, 1897) (Van Duzee, 1897)\r\nFamily: Delphacidae\r\nCollector: Sullivan, J.B. \r\nDate: 2018-10-22\r\nVerbatim Date: 22 October 2018\r\nLocality: United States, North Carolina, Carteret, Fort Macon State Park\r\n34.679 -76.6834\r\nVerbatim Coordinates: 34.679 -76.6834\r\nHabitat: maritime shrub forest\r\nIndividual Count: 1\r\nSampling Protocol: sweep\r\nPreparations: Pin
	Photo by: J.B. Sullivan Carteret Co. Comment: FOMA - North Carolina State University Insect Collection\r\nCatalog #: NCSU_ENT 00291033\r\nTaxon: Prokelisia marginata (Van Duzee, 1897) (Van Duzee, 1897)\r\nFamily: Delphacidae\r\nCollector: Sullivan, J.B. \r\nDate: 2018-10-22\r\nVerbatim Date: 22 October 2018\r\nLocality: United States, North Carolina, Carteret, Fort Macon State Park\r\n34.679 -76.6834\r\nVerbatim Coordinates: 34.679 -76.6834\r\nHabitat: maritime shrub forest\r\nIndividual Count: 1\r\nSampling Protocol: sweep\r\nPreparations: Pin

Species Photo Gallery for Prokelisia marginata No Common Name