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.

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