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Ochraceous to pale yellowish overall, with the forewings yellowish subhyaline and the eyes [typically] a reddish-brown. The vertex is roundedly produced and half as long in the middle than against the eyes, and is evenly rounded except at the apex (in the middle), where it is slightly conical. The female pregenital sternite has the posterior margins roundedly emarginate to one-third the length of the segment; sometimes it is slightly notched in the middle but always has a notched appearance due to a brown V-shaped spot in the middle; the lateral angels of the posterior margin are rounded. The male plates are broad at the base, roundedly narrowing to a very obtuse, truncated apex; together the plates are the shape of a "bluntly pointed spoon" (DeLong 1948). Adult males are 6.2 to 6.8 mm long, females are 6.5 to 6.9 mm. (DeLong 1948, DeLong 1918, Cwikla 1988)
For diagrams of the genitalia of this species, see: 3I. |
| distribution |
Eastern United States |
| abundance |
Scattered records across the state; likely under collected and therefore under reported. |
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| habitat |
Probably grassy areas, forest edge, open woodlands, meadows |
| plant associates |
Grasses; Andropogon virginicus, from peach (Cwikla 1988) |
| 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 tunicatus No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: female and male; NCSU specimens |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: female and male; NCSU specimens |
 | Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Craven Co.
Comment: female, 7.2 mm |  | Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Craven Co.
Comment: female, 7.2 mm |
 | Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Craven Co.
Comment: female, 7.2 mm |  | Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Craven Co.
Comment: female, 7.2 mm |
 | Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Craven Co.
Comment: female, 7.2 mm |  | Photo by: Bo Sullivan
Craven Co.
Comment: female, 7.2 mm |
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