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Protean Shieldback Katydid - Atlanticus testaceus - male
Copyright © 2008 Marvin and Jo Smith

Protean Shieldback Katydid - Atlanticus testaceus - Male
Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
July 8, 2008
Size: 20mm (body)
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Contributed by Marvin and Jo Smith on 10 July, 2008 - 2:25am
Last updated 11 July, 2008 - 2:51am

Katydid in the genus Atlanticus - male
In the guide here
… john and jane balaban, 10 July, 2008 - 3:30pm login or register to post comments

 
Protean Shieldback
Thank you for the ID. I moved to Atlanticus testaceus because the forewings are about half the length of the pronotum. This post indicates that is the distinguishing characteristic. (Marvin)
… Marvin and Jo Smith, 11 July, 2008 - 2:59am login or register to post comments

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