Capnobotes occidentalis

(Thomas, 1872)

Western Longwing

Capnobotes occidentalis, commonly known as the western longwing, is a of shield-backed katydid in the Tettigoniidae. It is found in western North America, with records from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. The species was first described by Thomas in 1872, originally under the name Locusta occidentalis.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Capnobotes occidentalis: //ˈkæpnəbɒtiːz ɒksɪˈdɛntəlɪs//

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Distribution

Western North America: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico.

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Original Description

First described as Locusta occidentalis by Thomas in 1872, later transferred to the Capnobotes.

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