Idiostatus variegatus
Caudell, 1907
variegated shield-back, variegated shieldback
Idiostatus variegatus, commonly known as the shield-back, is a in the . The was described by Caudell in 1907. It belongs to the Idiostatus, which comprises shield-backed katydids characterized by their distinctive pronotal .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Idiostatus variegatus: /ˌɪdiˈɒstətəs ˌværiˈeɪɡətəs/
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Distribution
Found in western North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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