Capnobotes spatulatus
Rentz & Birchim, 1968
Spatulate Longwing
Capnobotes spatulatus, known as the spatulate longwing, is a shield-backed katydid described in 1968. It belongs to the Tettigoniidae, a group characterized by elongated and stridulatory sound production. The is to western North America, with records primarily from California.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Capnobotes spatulatus: /ˌkæpnoʊˈboʊtiːz spætʃuˈleɪtəs/
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Identification
As a member of the shield-backed katydid group, C. spatulatus likely possesses the diagnostic enlarged pronotum that extends backward to cover most or all of the . The epithet "spatulatus" suggests spatulate (spoon-shaped) structures, possibly referring to the wings, , or other appendages. Specific distinguishing features from such as C. fuliginosus remain undocumented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from California, United States. The broader North American distribution requires confirmation beyond the single verified state record.
Similar Taxa
- Capnobotes fuliginosusCongeneric shield-backed katydid with overlapping western North American range; distinguished by differences in pronotal and tegminal , though specific comparative features for C. spatulatus are not documented
More Details
Taxonomic history
The was described by Rentz and Birchim in 1968. No subsequent taxonomic revisions or studies have been documented in the available sources.
Data deficiency
Zero iNaturalist observations and minimal collection records indicate this is either genuinely rare, cryptic, or under-sampled. No ecological or behavioral studies were found in the provided sources.