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A distinctively marked species, with alternating black and white markings along the inner margins of the wings, with two prominent white spots in the middle; the rest of the wings are largely blackish. The anterior base of each wing is white, giving a collared appearance to the hopper. The head and thorax are a pale yellowish-white color with brownish markings. The female pregenital sternite has a truncated posterior margin with a slight median notch. Adult male subgenital plates are slender and narrow with recurved tips. Adults are 5.0-6.0 mm long. (DeLong, 1948)
Nymphs are reportedly similar in coloration to adults, dark gray to blackish with a distinctive color pattern.
For additional images of this species, see: BG. |
| distribution |
Eastern North America, this primarily northern species ranges as far south as the southern Appalachians in North Carolina |
| abundance |
Recorded from only several counties in the mountains, likely more abundant in this region. |
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| habitat |
Forest edge, open woodland, well vegetated areas. |
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Solidago |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
The only eastern member of this genus, this hopper superficially resembles several dark Scaphoideus species and could be confused with them, but it has a distinctive pattern and different color arrangement, particularly on the wings. |
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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 Prescottia lobata No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Yancey Co.
Comment: forest edge with small lawn and meadow nearby |  | Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Yancey Co.
Comment: forest edge with small lawn and meadow nearby |
 | Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Yancey Co.
Comment: forest edge with small lawn and meadow nearby; female. © Kyle Kittelberger |  | Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Yancey Co.
Comment: forest edge with small lawn and meadow nearby; female. © Kyle Kittelberger |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
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 | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
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 | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn
Polk Co.
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