California Angle-winged Katydid

Microcentrum californicum

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Suborder: Ensifera
Infraorder: Tettigoniidea
Family: Tettigoniidae
Subfamily: Phaneropterinae
Genus: Microcentrum
Species: californicum

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Microcentrum californicum: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈsɛntrəm ˌkælɪˈfɔrnɪkəm/

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Summary

Microcentrum californicum, the California angle-winged katydid, is a species of phaneropterine katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is found in North America.

Physical Characteristics

Appearance similar to Greater Angle-winged Katydid (Microcentrum rhombifolium), but the songs are different.

Identification Tips

Compare audio files of songs to differentiate from similar species such as Microcentrum rhombifolium and Microcentrum retinerve.

Distribution

Found in California and Arizona.