Telamona monticola
(Fabricius, 1803)
Telamona monticola is a in the Membracidae, characterized by an enlarged and often elaborately shaped pronotum typical of the . The species is documented from oak trees, where both and nymphs feed. Nymphal development has been observed to complete in approximately eight weeks. The species belongs to the tribe Telamonini within the Smiliinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Telamona monticola: /tɛˈlamoʊnə mɒnˈtɪkələ/
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Habitat
Documented from oak trees (Quercus spp.), suggesting association with oak woodland and forest .
Distribution
Recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, and Delaware in the United States.
Host Associations
- Quercus - Commonly found on oak trees; specific oak not documented
Life Cycle
Nymphal development occurs in eight weeks. Duration of other life stages and total time not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Telamona decoraCongeneric in same tribe Telamonini, similar pronotal and oak-associated ; distinguished by specific pronotal shape and pattern details requiring close examination
- Telamona sp.Other undetermined Telamona share -level traits of pronotal enlargement and ; species-level identification requires examination of pronotal processes and genitalia