A first record of Prokelisia marginata (Van Duzee) (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) in Scotland

Key Points

• To document the first occurrence of Prokelisia marginata in Scotland and explore its distribution and possible origins.
• Identified a single dead adult female of Prokelisia marginata
• Discussed its known distribution and host plants
• Investigated potential origins of the species in Scotland.
• Prokelisia marginata was officially recorded in Scotland for the first time from a single specimen.
• The species is known to have connections to North America.
• Possible explanations for its introduction to Scotland are provided.