Steiroxys strepens
Fulton, 1930
Noisy Shield-backed Katydid, noisy shieldback, shield-backed katydid
Steiroxys strepens is a shield-backed katydid in the Tettigoniidae, first described by Fulton in 1930. It is known from limited observations in North America, particularly Oregon. The belongs to a characterized by a distinctive shield-like structure formed by the pronotum extending over the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Steiroxys strepens: //staɪˈrɒksɪs ˈstrɛpənz//
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Distribution
Recorded from Oregon in western North America. Distribution records in GBIF indicate presence in North America broadly, though specific locality data beyond Oregon is sparse.
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Taxonomic Note
The Steiroxys is placed in the tribe Platycleidini within Tettigoniinae. The specific epithet 'strepens' derives from Latin, meaning 'noisy' or 'creaking', likely referring to the ' stridulatory sound production.
Data Limitations
Only 7 observations are recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported. Published biological information beyond basic and distribution appears limited.