Lea

Caudell, 1906

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Lea floridensis(Florida True Katydid)

Lea is a of katydids in the Tettigoniidae, established by Caudell in 1906. The genus contains a single , Lea floridensis, commonly known as the Florida true katydid. These insects belong to the Pseudophyllinae and tribe Pterophyllini. The genus is native to the southeastern United States, with confirmed records from Florida and Georgia.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lea: /leɪ.ə/

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Identification

Lea can be distinguished from other by characteristics typical of the tribe Pterophyllini within the Pseudophyllinae. The nature of the genus means that specimens identified to genus level in its native range represent Lea floridensis.

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Habitat

Records indicate presence in Florida and Georgia. Specific preferences for the have not been documented in available sources.

Distribution

Southeastern United States. Confirmed records from Florida and Georgia.

Similar Taxa

Other Pseudophyllinae generaShares characteristics but differs in tribal assignment and geographic distribution
PterophyllumSame tribe (Pterophyllini) but distinct with different composition and distribution

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Taxonomic status

Lea is a containing only Lea floridensis. The genus was established by Caudell in 1906 and is classified within the tribe Pterophyllini of the Pseudophyllinae.

Etymology

The name 'Lea' is not explained in available sources. It should not be confused with the common noun 'lea' meaning a meadow or open field, nor with the acronym LEA.

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