Arethaea constricta
Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1878
Prairie Thread-leg Katydid, Constricted Thread-leg Katydid
Arethaea constricta is a phaneropterine in the Tettigoniidae, commonly known as the prairie thread-leg katydid or constricted thread-leg katydid. It is characterized by its elongated, thread-like legs typical of the Arethaea. The was described by Brunner von Wattenwyl in 1878 and is found in North America, with recognized in different regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arethaea constricta: /əˈriːθiə kənˈstrɪktə/
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Habitat
Prairie grasslands and open in the south-central United States.
Distribution
North America: Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.