Apote notabilis
Scudder, 1897
Notable Apote
Apote notabilis, commonly known as the notable apote, is a of shield-backed katydid described by Scudder in 1897. It belongs to the Tettigoniidae, a diverse group of bush crickets and katydids characterized by their elongated and stridulatory sound production. The species is found in western North America, with documented occurrences in Idaho and Oregon.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apote notabilis: //ˈæpəti noʊˈtæbɪlɪs//
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Identification
As a shield-backed katydid, Apote notabilis likely possesses the characteristic pronotal shield that extends backward to cover part or all of the , a trait distinguishing the Tettigoniinae from other groups. Positive identification to level requires examination of morphological features such as male genitalia and stridulatory file structure, which are standard diagnostic characters for Apote species.
Distribution
Documented from Idaho and Oregon in the western United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America, though specific locality data beyond these two states are sparse.
Similar Taxa
- Other Apote speciesThe Apote contains multiple shield-backed katydid that share the characteristic pronotal and general body plan, requiring detailed examination for species-level separation.
- Other Tettigoniinae generaMultiple within the Tettigoniinae exhibit shield-backed and may co-occur in western North American , necessitating careful morphological comparison.
More Details
Taxonomic history
The was established by Scudder in 1897, a period of intensive description of North American orthopteran diversity. The Apote remains relatively understudied compared to more speciose tettigoniid genera.
Collection records
The UCR Entomology Research Museum and other institutions hold specimens, though comprehensive modern revisionary work on the is limited. Available records suggest localized distribution in the Pacific Northwest region.