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A fairly dark species with broad, uniformly dark bands covering most of the wings (about 2/3 of the wing; Bartlett & Wheeler 2007), and a pale, contrasting midline down the inner margin, extending from the vertex and thorax. The face is a pale color.
See here for additional pics of this species. |
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Eastern North America (UDEL); this is one of the most abundant Kelisia species. |
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This species can be very locally abundant; a majority of records in NC come from the mountains. |
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Grassy, sedgey areas; frequently encountered on grassy or heath balds in the mountains. (Bartlett & Wheeler 2007) |
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Carex intumescens var. fernaldii, C. lucorum var. austrolucorum, C. pensylvanica (UDEL) |
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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 Kelisia spinosa No Common Name |
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Out Of State Co.
Comment: collection info including date unknownrnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett |  | Photo by: unknown
Out Of State Co.
Comment: collection info including date unknownrnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett |
 | Photo by: unknown
Out Of State Co.
Comment: collection info including date unknownrnphotos provided by C.R. Bartlett |
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