Eremopedes balli
Caudell, 1902
Ball's Shieldback, Ball's shieldback katydid
Eremopedes balli is a of shield-backed katydid in the Tettigoniidae, commonly known as Ball's Shieldback. It is found in North America, with records from Arizona and Colorado. The species was described by Caudell in 1902 and includes two recognized : E. b. balli and E. b. pallidus. As a member of the Platycleidini tribe, it belongs to a group of katydids characterized by their distinctive pronotal .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eremopedes balli: /ˌɛrɪˈmoʊpəˌdiːz ˈbælaɪ/
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Distribution
Documented from Arizona and Colorado in the southwestern United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.