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| description |
A light brown-stramineous to greenish-stramineous species. There is a prominent black transverse band across the vertex, typically with a perpendicular brown to reddish-brown indistinct band posterior to this black one and running between the eyes; the vertex margin is a creamy color, with the marginal band continuing across the eyes. The wing venation is boldly outlined with pale coloration. Adults are 5.0-6.5 mm (Beirne, 1956).
For more images of this species, see: BG. For additional images and diagrams, see: 3I. |
| distribution |
A European and Middle Eastern species, it was first detected in North America in Quebec in 1919; by 1954, it had expanded to Ontario and then to New Brunswick by 1978 (Hamilton, 1983). It has now spread as far west as Alberta, and as far south in the eastern United States as North Carolina (the records here). |
| abundance |
Rare, only recently detected in the state from the coast. Likely to expand and become more widespread in the future. |
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| habitat |
Mixed grassland-forest areas (Gareau, 2008), other open grassy areas |
| plant associates |
Monophagous on Bulboschoenus maritimus (Nickel, 2003) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
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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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Paralimnini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Paramesus major No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Larry Chen
Dare Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper |  | Photo by: Larry Chen
Dare Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper |
 | Photo by: Larry Chen
Dare Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper |  | Photo by: Larry Chen
Dare Co.
Comment: unid_leafhopper |
 | Photo by: Kelly Davis
Hyde Co.
Comment: Came to moth sheet with UV light - just before dark. - unid_leafhopper |  | Photo by: Kelly Davis
Hyde Co.
Comment: Came to moth sheet with UV light - just before dark |
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