Atlanticus gibbosus

Scudder, 1894

robust shieldback, robust shield-bearer

Atlanticus gibbosus, commonly called the robust shieldback or robust shield-bearer, is a of shield-backed katydid in the Tettigoniidae. It is found in the southeastern United States, with records from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The species is part of the Tettigoniinae and tribe Drymadusini, characterized by the shield-like pronotum that extends backward over the .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Atlanticus gibbosus: //ætˈlæntɪkəs dʒɪˈboʊsəs//

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Distribution

Southeastern United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

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Taxonomic Note

Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, though GBIF and NCBI recognize it as an accepted species. The species was originally described by Scudder in 1894.

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