Katydid on Prickly Pear - Scudderia

Moved

… David J. Ferguson, 9 September, 2011 - 2:14am

Moved to subfamily--"False Katydids", Scudderia?

I moved this to the proper subfamily, at least.

I think (!) this is Scudderia, because Ambylcorypha has antennae widely spaced at base--not close together. I've seen this in a key (Orthoptera of Michigan) and I presume it holds true for sub-adults as well as adults. Comments anybody?

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina

… Cotinis, 27 October, 2004 - 7:04pm

Nymph

This is a nymphal katydid, and definitely NOT a true katydid. The disproportionally long hindlegs suggest either a roundheaded katydid (Amblycorypha sp.), or a bush katydid (Scudderia sp.). Nice image.

… Eric R. Eaton, 27 October, 2004 - 1:13pm

Thank you, Eric!

I love this feedback. I'm new to this so maybe you can help me understand what happens from here. How does this get moved into the proper category? I'm more the photographer than entymologist, but I love learning about both. Thanks again. -- Tim

… Timothy Robert Nichols, 27 October, 2004 - 1:18pm

You can use the cut button,

which shows up on any image you submit for only you (and editors) to use. Then go to the correct image page and paste your picture back there. If not certain of genus you can leave at the general level e.g. this page for katydids. However, if you do know the genus and there is a guide already created, the Latin name will show up automatically when you post to that page. Maybe you have already figured most of this out, as I see you have posted other images successfully. Troy has created a very user-friendly site for us!

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 27 October, 2004 - 5:55pm

Thanks, Hannah.

This is fun and educational.

… Timothy Robert Nichols, 29 October, 2004 - 1:33pm