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A sexually dimorphic species with a varied brown color pattern across the pronotum; some individuals are almost black in coloration while others are quite pale. The pronotal crest is prominent and high; in males, the crest tends to be angled downwards more than females, with females having a flatter crest [typically]. Males can also be darker than females. Males are 8 to 9 mm long, females are 10 mm. (FSCA)
See here for images of pinned specimens, and here for more images of live specimens. |
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Eastern and central North America, as far west as the Rocky Mountains (FSCA) |
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Recorded from the state, but unclear from where. |
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Where Virginia Creeper is found. |
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Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), which used to be placed in the genus Ampelopsis, hence the name of this Telamona. |
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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 Telamona ampelopsidis Virginia Creeper Treehopper |
 | Photo by: Matthew S. Wallace
Out Of State Co.
Comment: male |  | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
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 | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Ken Childs
Out Of State Co.
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