Oecanthus texensis
Symes & Collins, 2013
Texas Tree Cricket
Oecanthus texensis is a tree described in 2013 from Texas. It belongs to a known for distinctive courtship , including male singing and metanotal gland secretions that females feed upon during mating. Like other Oecanthus species, it is likely small, green, and cryptic in vegetation. The species was distinguished from based on morphological and acoustic characteristics.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oecanthus texensis: /iːˈkænθəs tɛkˈsɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Known from Texas. The specific epithet and type locality suggest a primary association with this state.
Similar Taxa
- Oecanthus argentinusPrairie tree cricket with overlapping range in Texas; distinguished by antennal markings and song characteristics
- Oecanthus californicusWestern tree cricket; -level separation requires examination of basal antennal segments