Pediodectes bruneri
(Caudell, 1907)
Bruner Shieldback
Pediodectes bruneri, commonly known as the Bruner shieldback, is a shield-backed katydid in the Tettigoniidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Texas. The is characterized by the typical shield-backed katydid , where the pronotum extends posteriorly to cover much of the . Information on specific and of this species remains limited in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pediodectes bruneri: /ˌpiːdi.oʊˈdɛktiːz ˈbruːnəraɪ/
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Distribution
North America; confirmed records from Texas.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'bruneri' honors Lawrence Bruner, a prominent American entomologist known for his work on Orthoptera. The was described by Caudell in 1907.
Observation Data
As of the available data, iNaturalist records show 723 observations of this , indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists, though detailed biological studies appear sparse.