Scudderia fasciata

Beutenmüller, 1894

treetop bush katydid, black-striped katydid

Scudderia fasciata is a of bush in the Tettigoniidae, commonly known as the treetop bush katydid or black-striped katydid. It is native to North America, with documented records from the northeastern and north-central United States. Like other members of the Scudderia, it is an arboreal insect associated with trees and shrubs. The species was described by Beutenmüller in 1894 and is classified within the Phaneropterinae.

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How to pronounce Scudderia fasciata: /skʌˈdɛɹiə fæsˈjɑtə/

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Identification

Reliable identification of Scudderia fasciata requires examination of the male supra-anal plate ( process), a horn-like structure at the rear of the . The specific shape of this structure distinguishes Scudderia ; however, detailed morphological descriptions distinguishing S. fasciata from such as S. furcata are not readily available in the provided sources. Living specimens cannot be reliably identified to species from photographs due to wing folding that conceals diagnostic characters.

Habitat

Associated with trees and shrubs; the "treetop bush " suggests arboreal habits in forested or wooded environments.

Distribution

Documented from Connecticut, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, and New York in the United States. The full range may extend more broadly across eastern North America, but specific records are limited to these states.

Similar Taxa

  • Scudderia furcataFork-tailed bush ; the most widespread Scudderia in North America. Distinguished by the forked shape of the male supra-anal plate. S. furcata is well-documented as a pest in California citrus groves, whereas S. fasciata appears restricted to eastern North America.
  • Other Scudderia speciesEight of Scudderia are recognized in the United States and southern Canada. All require examination of male genitalic structures for definitive identification; they are broadly similar in size, coloration, and general .

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