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A green or yellowish species with a broad head. The disc of the pronotum, plus basal angles and median notch on the scutellum can, in some individuals, be darker. The vertex is two and a half times as broad as it is long, barely longer in the middle than near the eyes; the anterior margin is rounded, with only a slight indication of an apex. The female pregenital sternite has a broad, shallowly notched posterior margin, which is narrowed and sharp at the apex and has a brownish mark; additionally, the sternite itself is quite long when compared to other species. The male plates are broad at the base, with the outer margins concave slightly and the apexes produced and slightly divergent; this gives the plates together an overall triangular appearance. Adults are between 6.5 and 7.5 mm long. (DeLong 1948, DeLong 1918)
For diagrams of the genitalia of this species and photos of a specimen, see: 3I. |
| distribution |
Across North America, especially in the East and North where it is common (DeLong 1948) |
| abundance |
Recorded from a few counties in the mountains; likely under collected and therefore under reported. |
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| habitat |
Grassy areas, forest edge, open woodlands, meadows, freshwater marshes |
| plant associates |
Grasses |
| 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 |
| subgenus |
Chlorotettix |
Species Photo Gallery for Chlorotettix unicolor No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: females and male; NCSU specimens |  | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: females and male; NCSU specimens |
 | Photo by: Kyle Kittelberger
Out Of State Co.
Comment: females and male; NCSU specimens |
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