Lea floridensis

(Beutenmüller, 1903)

Florida True Katydid

Lea floridensis is the sole in the Lea, a true katydid in the Tettigoniidae. It is native to the southeastern United States, with records from Florida and Georgia. As a member of the Pseudophyllinae, it belongs to a group known for leaf-mimicking appearance and stridulatory sound production. The species was described by Beutenmüller in 1903.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lea floridensis: /ˈleɪə flɔrɪˈdɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

Southeastern United States; recorded from Florida and Georgia.

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