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Alfredectes semiaeneus

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Alfredectes semiaeneus
Alfredectes semiaeneus in George, Western Cape
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Suborder: Ensifera
Family: Tettigoniidae
Genus: Alfredectes
Species:
A. semiaeneus
Binomial name
Alfredectes semiaeneus
(Serville, 1838)
Synonyms

Thyreonotus semi-aeneus Serville, 1838

Alfredectes semiaeneus, or Alfred's shieldback, is a species of katydid that is widespread in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is found in lowland and coastal fynbos, up to 1400 m elevation. It is threatened with habitat destruction, but can be found in protected areas such as Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve and Tsitsikamma National Park.

References

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  1. ^ Bazelet, C. & Naskrecki, P. (2014). "Alfredectes semiaeneus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014. IUCN: e.T20659659A43266537. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T20659659A43266537.en. Retrieved 5 January 2018.