Insara juniperi
Hebard, 1935
juniper bush katydid
Insara juniperi is a phaneropterine in the Tettigoniidae, commonly known as the juniper bush katydid. The is native to North America and was described by Hebard in 1935. It belongs to the Insara, a group of bush katydids. The specific epithet "juniperi" suggests an association with juniper vegetation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Insara juniperi: //ɪnˈsɑːrə dʒuˈnɪpɛraɪ//
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Habitat
Associated with juniper vegetation, as indicated by the specific epithet. The related Insara elegans inhabits desert scrub and riparian areas with dense vegetation.
Distribution
North America. GBIF records indicate presence in New Mexico.
Host Associations
- Juniperus - associationSpecific epithet suggests association with juniper; exact nature of relationship unknown
Ecological Role
Prey for sphecid ; Sphex lucae females have been documented hunting katydids in the Insara, including I. elegans.
Similar Taxa
- Insara elegansCongeneric with similar and ; both are bush katydids in the same
More Details
Etymology
The specific epithet "juniperi" derives from Juniperus, the of junipers, indicating the ' association with juniper plants
Taxonomic note
The was described by Morgan Hebard in 1935, a prominent American entomologist specializing in Orthoptera