Obolopteryx oreoeca
(Rehn & Hebard, 1914)
Mountain-dwelling Short-winged Katydid
Obolopteryx oreoeca is a of phaneropterine in the Tettigoniidae, commonly known as the mountain-dwelling short-winged katydid. The species was described by Rehn and Hebard in 1914. It is characterized by reduced wing length relative to other katydids, an associated with its montane .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Obolopteryx oreoeca: /ˌoʊˌbɒlˈɒptərɪks ˌɔriˈoʊɛkə/
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Identification
Distinguished from by shortened tegmina (forewings) that do not extend to the tip of the , consistent with the 'short-winged' . The specific epithet 'oreoeca' (from Greek oros, mountain, and oikos, dwelling) reflects its high-elevation preference. Separation from other Obolopteryx requires examination of male genitalic structures and stridulatory file characteristics.
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Habitat
Montane environments; associated with mountainous terrain in the recorded distribution range.
Distribution
Recorded from northeastern Mexico and Texas, USA. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in Mexico Northeast and Texas.
Similar Taxa
- Other Obolopteryx speciesShare general body plan and phaneropterine characteristics; distinguished by wing length, preference, and genitalic
- Other Phaneropterinae katydidsSimilar overall appearance as bush katydids; O. oreoeca separated by reduced wings and montane distribution
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'oreoeca' derives from Greek 'oros' (mountain) and 'oikos' (dwelling), directly referencing the ' mountain-dwelling .
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Rehn and Hebard in 1914; placement in Obolopteryx reflects modern classification within tribe Dichopetalini.