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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 |
Eastern United States |
abundance |
Uncommon with scattered records from the Piedmont and mountains, possibly more abundant in the right habitat. |
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habitat |
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. |
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[Native:]
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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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tribe |
Telamonini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Telamona concava No Common Name |
![](photos_records/2015/tnTelamona_concava1434025245.JPG) | Photo by: Paul Scharf, B. Bockhahn,C. Mitchell Durham Co. Comment: Attracted to Mercury Vapor lamp | ![](photos_records/2015/tnTelamona_concava1434025262.JPG) | Photo by: Paul Scharf, B. Bockhahn,C. Mitchell Durham Co. Comment: Attracted to Mercury Vapor lamp |
![](photos_records/2015/tnTelamona_concava1434025275.JPG) | Photo by: Paul Scharf, B. Bockhahn,C. Mitchell Durham Co. Comment: Attracted to Mercury Vapor lamp | ![](photos_records/2017/04/tnTelamona_concava1491368587.jpg) | Photo by: Paul Scharf, B. Bockhahn,C. Mitchell Durham Co. Comment: Attracted to Mercury Vapor lamp |
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