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Adults are yellowish overall, with a yellowish-orange underside. The female pregenital sternite is quite distinctive: the anterior margin is curved rather than straight, and the posterior margin has a very deep, tapering excavation that is somewhat pentagon-like in shape. There is a Y-shaped tooth in the middle of the inner notch of this excavation, and the sides of the excavation extend outwards to a pointed tip, somewhat triangular in shape.
For images of adults, see: BOLD, BG. For diagrams of this species, see: 3I. |
| distribution |
Eastern United States |
| abundance |
Recorded from a couple counties in the mountains; likely under collected and therefore under reported. |
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| habitat |
Probably grassy areas, open woodlands |
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| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
NOTE: Chlorotettix is a notriously difficult genus to identify to species visually; a majority of the species are various shade of yellow and green, and they can only be reliably distinguished by looking at genital features. Therefore, it is very important for all Chlorotettix species other than necopinus and tergatus to obtain a picture of the underside. |
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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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Pendarini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Chlorotettix meriscus No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: female; NCSU specimen |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: female; NCSU specimen |
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