Brachyinsara

Rehn & Hebard, 1914

least katydid

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Brachyinsara is a of phaneropterine katydids in the Tettigoniidae, established by Rehn & Hebard in 1914. The genus contains at least two described : Brachyinsara hemiptera (least katydid) and Brachyinsara magdalenae. These katydids are part of the tribe Insarini within the Phaneropterinae, a group known for their often small size and arboreal habits.

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How to pronounce Brachyinsara: /brækɪɪnˈsɑrə/

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Distribution

Records indicate presence in Mexico and California, USA.

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Etymology

The name Brachyinsara combines 'brachy-' (short) with 'Insara', a related genus, likely referring to the relatively small size of these insects compared to their relatives.

Taxonomic History

The was described by Rehn & Hebard in 1914, with Brachyinsara magdalenae as the type . Brachyinsara hemiptera was added by Hebard in 1939.

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