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Kelisia axialis - No Common Name


© Charles Bartlett
© Charles Bartlett- note wing pattern
© Charles Bartlett
Taxonomy
Family: DELPHACIDAESubfamily: Kelisinae
Taxonomic Author: (Van Duzee, 1897)
Identification
Online Photographs: BugGuide, GBIF  iNaturalist                                                                                  
Description: A yellowish-brown to brownish species with a dark but weak longitudinal stripes on each wing and a pale midline extending from the vertex and thorax down the inner margin of the wings on the abdomen; the dark stripes widen near the wing apices, and vary among individuals in terms of whether they extend all the way to the pronotum. The head and fare are unmarked.

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Distribution in North Carolina
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Out of State Record(s)
Distribution: Eastern North America (UDEL)
Abundance: Recorded from the state, unclear from where exactly.
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Habitats and Life History
Habitats: Sedge, grassy areas
Plant Associates: Most species in this genus are sedge specialists and are rarely found away from the host plant. (UDEL)
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Status: Native
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Species Photo Gallery for Kelisia axialis No Common Name

Photo by: R.H. Beamer
Out Of State Co.
Comment: August 16, 1937rnThis is a plesiotype/homotyperncoll. R.H. Beamerrndet. R.H. Beamerrnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett		Photo by: R.H. Beamer
Out Of State Co.
Comment: August 16, 1937rnThis is a plesiotype/homotyperncoll. R.H. Beamerrndet. R.H. Beamerrnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett
Photo by: R.H. Beamer
Out Of State Co.
Comment: August 16, 1937rnThis is a plesiotype/homotyperncoll. R.H. Beamerrndet. R.H. Beamerrnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett