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shield-backed katydid

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Field Notes

Description:

This katydid was really big, heavy, and calm. I thought it looked prehistoric.

Habitat:

A meadow in the midst of pine/oak forest in southwestern Colorado.

Species ID Suggestions

Mormon Cricket (adult male)

Anabrus simplex

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BugEric
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Comments (3)
BugEric
Mormon "crickets" are indeed shield-backed katydids. They are flightless, but males have shortened, modified forewings hidden under that shield-like pronotum and they can "sing" quite loudly. Great image.
Ashish
Call it Dark bush cricket.
Ashish
Its at Juvenile stage... no wings..!!

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PublishedSeptember 9, 2011

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