Apote

Scudder, 1897

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Apote is a of shield-backed katydids in the Tettigoniidae, established by Scudder in 1897. The genus contains at least two described : Apote notabilis (the notable apote) and Apote robusta (the robust apote). These insects belong to the Tettigoniinae and tribe Tettigoniini. Records indicate presence in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Apote: /əˈpoʊteɪ/

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Identification

Members of Apote can be distinguished from other tettigoniid by characteristics typical of the shield-backed katydid group, though specific diagnostic features for the genus require examination of morphological details described in the original descriptions. The two species, A. notabilis and A. robusta, differ in body proportions as suggested by their specific epithets.

Distribution

Documented from the Pacific Northwest of North America, including British Columbia (Canada), Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (United States).

Similar Taxa

  • Other Tettigoniinae generaSimilar body plan and preferences; differentiation requires examination of pronotal structure, wing venation, and male genitalia as detailed in taxonomic keys.

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Species included

The comprises two described : Apote notabilis Scudder, 1897 and Apote robusta Caudell, 1907. No additional species have been formally described as of the available sources.

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