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A small, very distinctive looking species that is around 3.0-3.5 mm in length. Adults are unmistakable, with black wing cells and yellow venation; there is also a yellow border on the bottom edge of the wing. The head is yellow with two bold, black spots between the eyes. The pronotum is bicolored, with a black transverse band along the anterior half, followed by a yellow transverse posterior band. The scutellum is yellowish. The legs are mostly yellow but have black bases, and the abdomen is blackish overall with yellow rings between each segment. Nymphs are light brown. |
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Found throughout eastern North America, ranging from Quebec to Georgia and as far west as Ontario, South Dakota, and Kansas (BG) |
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Recorded in several counties across the state, locally common where found. Probably more abundant across the state in the right habitat. |
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Grassy areas, especially lawns, fields, and roadsides. |
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A generalist on "cool-season" grasses, especially non-native, planted species (such as those found in lawns) that grow best in the spring and fall (BG). |
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Can be attracted at night with a light. |
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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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Species Photo Gallery for Amblysellus curtisii No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: found in our lawn, amid a mixed hardwood forest habitat; very common in the grass |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Wake Co.
Comment: lawn |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, open area with shrubby vegetation and mixed forest nearby |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, open area with shrubby vegetation and mixed forest nearby |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, open area with shrubby vegetation and mixed forest nearby |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Watauga Co.
Comment: brushy, grassy vegetation surrounded by forest; individual with red eyes |
 | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Caught sweeping. Grassy area near hardwoods. |  | Photo by: Rob Van Epps
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: Caught sweeping. Grassy area near hardwoods. |
 | Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 3.3 mm female, sweep through grassy area at forest edge |  | Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 3.3 mm female, sweep through grassy area at forest edge |
 | Photo by: Ken Kneidel
Mecklenburg Co.
Comment: 3.3 mm female, sweep through grassy area at forest edge |
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