Neobarrettia spinosa
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Neobarrettia spinosa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Orthoptera |
Suborder: | Ensifera |
Family: | Tettigoniidae |
Genus: | Neobarrettia |
Species: | N. spinosa
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Binomial name | |
Neobarrettia spinosa (Caudell, 1907)
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Synonyms | |
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Neobarrettia spinosa, also known as the greater arid-land katydid, red eyed katydid (or red eyed devil), or giant Texas katydid, is a species of
Habitat
Neobarrettia spinosa inhabits oak-juniper woodlands and arid-land deserts with mesquites or other brushes.
Biology
Neobarrettia spinosa is a
Vireo atricapilla.[2] These animals present a threat posture
when under attack, and will defend with a powerful bite and strong kick.
References
- ^ "species Neobarrettia spinosa (Caudell, 1907): Orthoptera Species File". orthoptera.speciesfile.org. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
- ^ Smith, Kathryn; Cain III, James; Morrison, Michael; Wilkins, R. Neal (2012). "A Novel Songbird Nest Predator: The Greater Arid-Land Katydid". The American Midland Naturalist. 167 (1): 210–212. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
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