Plagiostira gillettei utahensis
Tinkham, 1962
Plagiostira gillettei utahensis is a of in the Tettigoniidae, described by Tinkham in 1962. It belongs to a characterized by large body size and brachypterous (short-winged) . The subspecies is distributed across the western United States including California, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with arid and semi-arid .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plagiostira gillettei utahensis: //ˌplædʒiˈɒstaɪrə gɪˈlɛti ˌjuːtəˈhɛnsɪs//
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Identification
of Plagiostira gillettei utahensis can be recognized by their large size and brachypterous condition, with short forewings that do not reach the tip. In brachypterous katydids, the wings are positioned on top with their costal margins oriented outside (in nymphs, the wings are on top with costal margins oriented inside). The can be distinguished from the nominate form P. gillettei gillettei by geographic range and subtle morphological differences, though specific diagnostic characters require examination of .
Habitat
Arid and semi-arid environments including sand dunes, grasslands, and desert scrub. Associated with vegetation such as yucca, mesquite, and other drought-adapted plants in western North American desert and steppe .
Distribution
Western United States: California, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah.
Similar Taxa
- Plagiostira gillettei gilletteiThe nominate , distinguished by geographic separation and subtle morphological differences; occurs in different parts of the range.
- Other Plagiostira speciesShare the large body size and brachypterous wing condition; require careful examination of genitalic structures and other subtle characters for definitive identification.
- Brachypterous katydids in other generaSimilar reduced wing condition occurs in unrelated lineages; wing posture and venation patterns differ between .