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Neobarrettia spinosa

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Neobarrettia spinosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Suborder: Ensifera
Family: Tettigoniidae
Genus: Neobarrettia
Species: N. spinosa
Binomial name
Neobarrettia spinosa
(Caudell, 1907)
Synonyms
  • Rehnia spinosa Caudell, 1907
  • Neobarrettia cerberus (Rehn & Hebard, 1920)
  • Rehnia cerberus Rehn & Hebard, 1920

Neobarrettia spinosa, also known as the greater arid-land katydid, red eyed katydid (or red eyed devil), or giant Texas katydid, is a species of katydid native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Habitat

Neobarrettia spinosa inhabits oak-juniper woodlands and arid-land deserts with mesquites or other brushes.

Biology

Neobarrettia spinosa is a carnivorous insect. It stalks through the underbrush and consumes grasshoppers, other katydids, caterpillars, small frogs, lizards, and any other small animal it can overpower. It is a known predator of the endangered songbird, Vireo atricapilla. These animals present a threat posture when under attack, and will defend with a powerful bite and strong kick.

References

  1. "species Neobarrettia spinosa (Caudell, 1907): Orthoptera Species File". orthoptera.speciesfile.org. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  2. Smith, Kathryn; Cain III, James; Morrison, Michael; Wilkins, R. Neal (2012). "A Novel Songbird Nest Predator: The Greater Arid-Land Katydid". The American Midland Naturalist. 167 (1): 210–212. Retrieved 2021-07-27.

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Taxon identifiers
Neobarrettia spinosa


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