Hubbellia marginifera
(Walker, 1869)
Arboreal Pine Katydid
Hubbellia marginifera, the sole in the Hubbellia, is a to the southeastern United States. It is strongly associated with pine forests and has been documented in , reflecting its . The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1869 from specimens collected in the region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hubbellia marginifera: //hʌˈbɛliə ˌmɑːrdʒɪˈnɪfərə//
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Identification
Distinguished from other by its placement in the Hubbellia; specific diagnostic characters for -level identification within its range require examination of male and stridulatory structures. The "" refers to the enlarged characteristic of the Tettigoniinae, though this trait is shared with related .
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Habitat
Strongly associated with pine forests; , occurring in trees rather than ground vegetation.
Distribution
to the southeastern United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and North Carolina.
Behavior
; occupies pine trees rather than .