Aglaothorax longipennis
(Rentz & Weissman, 1981)
Santa Monica shieldback katydid, Santa Monica Mountains Shieldback
Aglaothorax longipennis is a shieldback to the United States, specifically known from the Santa Monica Mountains region of California. It belongs to the , which includes katydids, , and bush-crickets. The was originally described as Neduba longipennis before being transferred to the Aglaothorax. It has been studied at Topanga State Park, indicating a restricted range within coastal southern California.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aglaothorax longipennis: //ˌæɡliːoʊˈθɔːræks ˌlɒndʒɪˈpɛnɪs//
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Distribution
to the United States. Documented from California, specifically studied at Topanga State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains region.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Neduba longipennis by Rentz & Weissman in 1981, later transferred to Aglaothorax. The basionym remains Neduba longipennis.
Conservation status
Given its extremely restricted documented range and status, this may be of concern, though no formal assessment has been provided in available sources.