Arethaea brevicauda

(Scudder, 1900)

California thread-leg katydid, short-tail thread-leg katydid

Arethaea brevicauda is a of phaneropterine in the Tettigoniidae, commonly known as the California thread-leg katydid or short-tail thread-leg katydid. It is characterized by its slender, thread-like legs and relatively short compared to other members of the . The species is native to western North America and is active primarily during the warmer months.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Arethaea brevicauda: /ˌærɪˈθiːə ˌbrɛvɪˈkɔːdə/

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Distribution

Found in western North America, with records from Arizona, California, and Nevada.

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