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Scolops pungens (Germar, 1830) - No Common Name     DICTYOPHARIDAE Members: NC Records Public View

© Rob Van Epps
© Rob Van Epps
© Christina Burnham
© Christina Burnham
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description A brownish species with mottled wings, similar to that of S. perdix but with more mottling. See here for images of a pinned specimen: (1), (2).
distribution United States, as far west as the Rocky Mountains; also in Canada (UDEL)
abundance Scattered records across the state, possibly more abundant in the right habitat.
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plant associates Ambrosia artemisiifolia (annual ragweed) (UDEL)
behavior
comments Note: this species is very similar to S. perdix and may not be distinguishable from pictures.
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 Scoloptini
subgenus Scolops

Species Photo Gallery for Scolops pungens No Common Name

Photo by: Christina Burnham
Wake Co.
Comment: 		Photo by: Christina Burnham
Wake Co.
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Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Caught several sweeping in weedy field. 		Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Caught several sweeping in weedy field.