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| description |
A distinctly colored species with characteristic red and dark markings. The head, which is proportionately longer than in other similar Derbids, has a broad red band that extends across the entire length. This band narrows on the sides of the thorax, continuing onto the wings where it considerably widens up and darkens toward the wing tips; the wing venation in this widened band is the same bright red color as the beginning of the band while the wing cells in between the veins are a dark blackish-brown color, sometimes appearing spotted. The rest of the wings, thorax and head are a pale yellow color.
For more images of this species, see: BG. |
| distribution |
An infrequently encountered genus and species, previously unknown from North Carolina; it has been found in scattered states across eastern and central North America. |
| abundance |
Rare, a few records from the mountains and Piedmont. |
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| plant associates |
Acer (maple), Carpinus caroliniana (American hornbeam), Sabal palmetto, Fraxinus (ash) (UDEL) |
| behavior |
Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
One of two members of Shellenius that occur in the United States; the other species, S. schellenbergii, was also recently found to occur in North Carolina. Its coloration and pattern is more similar to that of Apache degeeri. |
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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 |
| G_rank |
GNR [G3G4] |
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[SU] |
| rank_comments |
r - Found at scattered locations in the eastern US; only one recent record in NC; apparently feeds on a wide range of plants but main habitats are unclear |
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Species Photo Gallery for Shellenius ballii No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Owen McConnell
Graham Co.
Comment: It was stationary on the door frame |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
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 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
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 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
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 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
Comment: 2 others observed but not photographed on Blue Beech. |
 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Guilford Co.
Comment: 2 others observed but not photographed on Blue Beech. |  | Photo by: Mark Brown and Navina Brown
Avery Co.
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