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| synonym |
Macrosteles slossonae |
| description |
A distinctively marked yellow to yellowish-green species with prominent dark markings across the body and smoky markings on the forewings. Adults have a black and yellowish-green pattern on the scutellum, pronotum, head, and face; there are three pairs of spots on the vertex and one next to each eye. These spots are often confluent: connected with each other. Males tend to have darker and bolder markings on the head and pronotum than females. The wings are typically a grayish color with a dark diamond-shaped pattern. Some individuals can be quite dark though, with darker wings. The vertex is rounded anteriorly in males and somewhat pointed in females. The female pregenital sternite is relatively straight across the posterior margin. Male subgenital plates are triangular with pointed attenuated apices that slightly diverge from one another; there are 6-7 macrosetae along each edge. Adult males are 2.5-2.8 mm long, females are 2.8-3.1 mm. (DeLong 1948; Kwon & Kwon, 2022)
For more images of this species, see: BG. For diagrams of this species, see: 3I. |
| distribution |
Transcontinental across Canada, in the United States primarily in the East and Midwest (Kwon & Kwon, 2022) |
| abundance |
Recorded from several counties in the mountains, possibly more abundant in the right habitat, especially in higher elevation areas. |
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| habitat |
Grassy areas, such as shores and wet places, where its host plants grow (BG) |
| plant associates |
Sedges and rushes (Juncus spp.) (BG); swamp grasses |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light |
| comments |
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[Native:]
[Introduced:]
[Extirpated:] | | list_type |
[Official:]
[Provisional:] |
| 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 |
Macrostelini |
| subgenus |
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Species Photo Gallery for Macrosteles slossoni No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat and forest edge/interior |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat and forest edge/interior |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat and forest edge/interior |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat and forest edge/interior |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger, Brian Bockhahn, Paul Scharf
Avery Co.
Comment: grassy, brushy habitat and forest edge/interior |  | Photo by: J. B. Sullivan
Yancey Co.
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 | Photo by: J. B. Sullivan
Yancey Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: J. B. Sullivan
Yancey Co.
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