Neduba castanea
(Scudder, 1899)
Neduba castanea is a in the Tettigoniidae, first described by Scudder in 1899. It is a member of the tribe Apteropedetini, which includes wingless or short-winged katydids. The species has been recorded as prey for the Great Golden Digger wasp (Sphex ichneumoneus), a large solitary that paralyzes katydids to provision its nest .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neduba castanea: /nɛˈduːbə kæsˈtæniə/
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Distribution
California, North America.
Ecological Role
Serves as prey for the Great Golden Digger wasp (Sphex ichneumoneus), contributing to the as a food source for this solitary .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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