Turpilia rostrata

(Rehn & Hebard, 1905)

narrow-beaked katydid

Turpilia rostrata, commonly known as the narrow-beaked , is a phaneropterine katydid in the Tettigoniidae. It is found in North America, with documented records from Florida and northeastern Mexico. The has been observed 674 times on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-encountered by naturalists.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Turpilia rostrata: //tʊrˈpiːliə rɒˈstrɑːtə//

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Identification

The "narrow-beaked " suggests a distinguishing feature of a slender, elongated rostrum or structure compared to . As a member of the tribe Turpiliini, it likely shares traits with related in the Turpilia, though specific diagnostic features require examination.

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Florida and northeastern Mexico (Mexico Northeast).

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