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A very distinctive, stunning species with a double-lobed pronotal crest, characteristic of this species; the anterior lobe of the pronotal crest is distinct, the frontal lobe is higher than the back one and is long, projecting forward at a posterior angle. Adults range in color from grayish-brown to brownish to a light green color and can have a mottled crest pattern. This species has a very broad front of the pronotum, extending well to the side of the eyes. Adult females are 11 mm long and 7 mm wide with a height of 6 mm, males are 10 mm long. (Kopp & Yonke, 1974)
For additional pics of this species, see: (BG). |
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Eastern and central North America. This is the most abundant and widespread member of the genus in Eastern North America. |
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Previously reported from Eastern NC, though not clear where in particular (CTNC). Likely uncommon to rare with two recent sightings from the Piedmont and mountains. |
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Where oak is present. |
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Quercus macrocarpa (bur oak) (CTNC); adults have also been found on Celtis occidentalis (common hackberry), Corylus (hazelnut), Fagus grandifolia (American beech), Quercus alba (white oak), Q. palustris (pin oak), Q. stellata (post oak), and Q. velutina (black oak) (Wallace 2014). |
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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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Telamonini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Heliria cristata No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Matthew S. Wallace
Out Of State Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Matthew S. Wallace
Out Of State Co.
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 | Photo by: Matthew S. Wallace
Out Of State Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
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 | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Luke Armstrong
Orange Co.
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 | Photo by: Luke Armstrong
Orange Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
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 | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
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