Hoppers of North Carolina

Hoppers of North Carolina:
Spittlebugs, Leafhoppers, Treehoppers, and Planthoppers

Family (Alpha):

MEMBRACIDAE Members:	NC Records
Telamona concava - No Common Name

Taxonomy

Family: MEMBRACIDAE	Subfamily: Smiliinae	Tribe: Telamonini
Taxonomic Author: (Fitch, 1851)

Identification

Online Photographs: BugGuide
Description: A striking member of this genus, with a color pattern that varies among specimens. Typically, the body is a combination of a dark brown to black color with green to bluish blotches across the pronotum and on the legs. The pronotum has a prominent and tall crest, with a rounded top and a small posterior 'step'; the exact shape of the pronotal crest can vary between individuals (BG).

Distribution in North Carolina

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Distribution: Eastern United States

Abundance: Recorded recently from the Piedmont and mountains, possibly more abundant in the right habitat.

Seasonal Occurrence

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

Habitats and Life History

Habitats: Has been found near mixed hardwood forest.

Plant Associates: Quercus alba (white oak), Q. velutina (black oak) (Wallace 2014)

Behavior: Can be attracted at night with a light.

Comment:

Status: Native

Global and State Rank:

Species Photo Gallery for Telamona concava No Common Name
	Photo by: Paul Scharf, B. Bockhahn,C. Mitchell Durham Co. Comment: Attracted to Mercury Vapor lamp	Photo by: Ken Childs Out Of State Co. Comment:
	Photo by: Paul Scharf, B. Bockhahn,C. Mitchell Durham Co. Comment: Attracted to Mercury Vapor lamp	Photo by: Paul Scharf, B. Bockhahn,C. Mitchell Durham Co. Comment: Attracted to Mercury Vapor lamp
	Photo by: Paul Scharf, B. Bockhahn,C. Mitchell Durham Co. Comment: Attracted to Mercury Vapor lamp

Telamona concava - No Common Name