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Bush Katydid Nymph

Scudderia sp.

Photo by KenCheeks
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This is one of the Bush Katydid Nymphs in the Genus Scudderia. Apparently, it is nearly impossible to differentiate the nymphs of this Genus to species with photographs. Per BugGuide, young nymphs have black and white banded antennae, and a pointed projection between eyes just above antennae. The body of this one is a lime-green with darker cross markings. The legs have both light and dark markings.

Habitat:

Deciduous woods in the midlands of South Carolina. This one was photographed in Edgefield County, SC.

Notes:

Thanks to BugEric for his comments on so many spottings on Project Noah.

Reference Links:

Genus Scudderia - Bush Katydids - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
BugEric
Currently impossible to ID to species in the nymph stage. Even adult females are only reliably identified by association with males. Please simply ID to "Scudderia sp." and let it go at that. Thank you.

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PublishedMarch 29, 2013

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