Eupholidoptera leucasi
| Eupholidoptera leucasi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Orthoptera |
| Suborder: | Ensifera |
| Family: | Tettigoniidae |
| Genus: | Eupholidoptera |
| Species: | E. leucasi
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| Binomial name | |
| Eupholidoptera leucasi Willemse, 1980
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Eupholidoptera leucasi is a species of katydid in the subfamily Tettigoniinae[1].
Description
The species is morphologically and visually very similar to Eupholidoptera chabrieri and Eupholidoptera schmidtii, and can mostly be distinguished by location.
Their base color is usually a bright green. They can develop coloration on the back, top and leg parts that range from light orange-brownish to black[1].
Range
The species is thought to be endemic to the island of Lefkada, Greece[2], but some observations have been reported from the areas surrounding Preveza, a nearby city [3]. Lefkada is connected to the greek mainland via a floating bridge
Etymology
The epitheton leucasi refers to Lefkada (or Leukas), the island the species has primarily been found in.
References
- ^ a b "Eupholidoptera leucasi". iNaturalist. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Europäische Heuschrecken und ihre Ökologie: Eupholidoptera leucasi" (in German). Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Eupholidoptera leucasi, Willemse 1980". GBIF. Retrieved 29 June 2025.