Drymadusini
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Atlanticus
Eastern Shieldbacks
Atlanticus is a genus of katydids in the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as eastern shieldbacks. The genus comprises at least 50 described species distributed discontinuously across North America and temperate eastern Asia. These insects belong to the tribe Drymadusini within the subfamily Tettigoniinae. Species in this genus are predatory, possessing enlarged mandibles adapted for capturing and consuming other insects.
Atlanticus davisi
Davis's shieldback, Davis's shield-bearer
Atlanticus davisi is a species of shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is commonly known as Davis's shieldback or Davis's shield-bearer. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Virginia. As a member of the subfamily Tettigoniinae, it belongs to a group characterized by their flattened, shield-like pronotum that extends over the abdomen.
Atlanticus glaber
Atlanticus glaber is a North American katydid (family Tettigoniidae) in the tribe Drymadusini. The species is known from Florida and has been documented as prey of the Great Golden Digger wasp (Sphex ichneumoneus). Like other members of the genus Atlanticus, it belongs to a group of shield-backed katydids with terrestrial habits.