Orchelimum militare
Rehn & Hebard, 1907
Military Meadow Katydid
Orchelimum militare, the military meadow katydid, is a of meadow katydid in the Tettigoniidae. It is native to the southeastern United States, with records from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. As a member of the Orchelimum, it belongs to a group of katydids known for feeding habits, including both plant material and opportunistic on other insects. The species was described by Rehn and Hebard in 1907.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orchelimum militare: /ˌɔːrkəˈlaɪməm ˌmɪlɪˈtɛəri/
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Identification
Identification of O. militare to level requires examination of morphological features not reliably described in available sources. The Orchelimum can be distinguished from similar meadow katydids by body proportions and male structure, but specific diagnostic characters for O. militare are not documented in the provided context.
Habitat
Based on distribution records and -level , likely inhabits grasslands, meadows, and wetland edges in the southeastern United States. Specific microhabitat preferences for this are not documented.
Distribution
Southeastern United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi. Distribution records based on GBIF and iNaturalist data.
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Taxonomic Note
Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy suggests taxonomic uncertainty that may require further investigation.