Telamona tarda
Ball, 1925
Telamona tarda is a of in the Membracidae, first described by Ball in 1925. It is characterized by a distinctive low, horn-shaped pronotal crest that differs from other members of its . measure 9–10 mm in length. The species is known from the eastern United States, with records from New Jersey and the District of Columbia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Telamona tarda: /tɛˈlɑːmoʊnə ˈtɑːrdə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Telamona by its low, horn-shaped pronotal crest. Most other Telamona species have more pronounced or differently shaped pronotal projections. The combination of small size (9–10 mm), greenish-brown coloration, and the relatively understated crest shape is diagnostic.
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Appearance
are 9–10 mm in length. The pronotum is greenish-brown with a low, almost horn-shaped pronotal crest. The crest is usually darker than the rest of the pronotum. The overall body form is typical of treehoppers, with the enlarged pronotum covering the scutellum.
Distribution
Eastern United States. Documented from New Jersey and the District of Columbia. Additional records from California appear in some databases but may represent data entry errors or misidentifications; the is primarily eastern in distribution.
Similar Taxa
- Other Telamona speciesMost Telamona have more elaborate or differently shaped pronotal crests; T. tarda is distinguished by its relatively low, horn-shaped crest
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Taxonomic authority
First described by Elmer Darwin Ball in 1925. Ball was a prominent American entomologist who contributed significantly to the of North American Membracidae.