Idionotus siskiyou

Hebard, 1934

Siskiyou Shieldback

Idionotus siskiyou, commonly known as the Siskiyou Shieldback, is a of shield-backed katydid in the Tettigoniidae. The species was described by Hebard in 1934. It is found in the western United States, specifically in California and Oregon. As a member of the shield-backed katydid group, it possesses the characteristic flattened, shield-like pronotum that extends backward over the .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Idionotus siskiyou: /ˌɪdioʊˈnoʊtəs ˈsɪskiˌju/

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Distribution

California and Oregon, western United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with confirmed records from California and Oregon.

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Taxonomic Authority

First described by Morgan Hebard in 1934.

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