Identification
Rather small for an Orchelimum. Has a rather plain green face, not mottled like most others of its genus. Eyes red. Typically (?) long-winged. Has two black lines on "dorsal shield". See Internet references for details on keying by cerci of male.
Range
Eastern and central North America, absent from most of southeastern coastal plain and Florida.
Habitat
Meadows, marshes, and upland fields.
Season
Mid-summer to fall (typically July-frost). Late July-October (Michigan).
Print References
Salsbury, p. 72--photo
(2)
Brimley, p. 20--does not give season
(3)
Helfer, p. 265, fig. 408
(4)
Capinera, pp. 178-179, fig. 60--ill. cercus, plate 39, illustration
here as well
(5)Contributed by
Cotinis on 18 December, 2004 - 8:48am
Last updated 3 October, 2005 - 10:12pm
