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Prokelisia dolus
Prokelisia dolus is a delphacid planthopper species inhabiting salt marsh environments in North America. The species has been characterized by a polygynous mating system in which males may copulate with multiple females while females typically mate once. Sexual receptivity in females is triggered by a substance in male ejaculate, with receptivity onset occurring approximately 48 hours post-eclosion. The species serves as host for nymphal and adult parasites, with parasitism rates documented in field studies.