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A species that varies greatly in coloration, ranging from a mottled dark to largely yellowish bordered with dark. The key characteristic of this species is the square, block-shape of the crest, which readily differentiates this species from other similar members of the genus. The tegmina is hyaline and tipped with brown. The underside of the thorax is flavous, and the abdomen is brownish. The legs are ferruginous.
Adults are 8.0-8.5 mm long (up to 9.5 mm in some individuals), 5 mm wide. (Kopp and Yonke, 1974)
Nymphs are grayish-brown overall, typical for the genus. |
| distribution |
Eastern and central North America |
| abundance |
Several records from the Piedmont and mountains, likely more abundant in the state and overlooked, as it is found in the surrounding states. |
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Carpinus caroliniana (American hornbeam), Carya ovata (shagbark hickory), Corylus americana (American hazelnut), Hamamelis virginiana (American witchhazel), Ostrya virginiana (hophornbeam), Quercus alba (white oak), Q. macrocarpa (bur oak), Q. rubra (northern red oak), Q. velutina (black oak), Tilia americana (American basswood) (Wallace 2014). |
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Can be attracted at night with a light. |
| comments |
This species is perhaps most similar to males of Telamona excelsa and to T. maculata . Note however the color variation and, more importantly, the shape of the crest in T. tristis. |
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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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Telamonini |
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Species Photo Gallery for Telamona tristis No Common Name |
 | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
Comment: total length ca. 9.5 mm. |  | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
Comment: total length ca. 9.5 mm. |
 | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
Comment: total length ca. 9.5 mm. |  | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
Comment: total length ca. 9.5 mm.; first record for NC, ID supported by M. Wallace |
 | Photo by: Jim Petranka
Madison Co.
Comment: total length ca. 9.5 mm.; first record for NC, ID supported by M. Wallace |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Montgomery Co.
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 | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Montgomery Co.
Comment: |  | Photo by: Scott Bolick
Montgomery Co.
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 | Photo by: David George, Tracy Feldman, Jeff Niznik, Rich Teper, Becky Watkins, Patri
Wake Co.
Comment: forested slopes near artificial lake; good mix of native trees, including oak, hickory, Carpinus and beech |  | Photo by: David George, Tracy Feldman, Jeff Niznik, Rich Teper, Becky Watkins, Patri
Wake Co.
Comment: forested slopes near artificial lake; good mix of native trees, including oak, hickory, Carpinus and beech |
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