Neobarrettia spinosa
The Neobarrettia spinosa, also known as greater arid-land katydid, red eyed katydid (or red eyed devil), giant Texas katydid, is a cricket of the katydid family, Tettigoniidae, that is native to west-southern United States and northern Mexico.[1]
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Habitat
Neobarrettia spinosa inhabits in Oak-juniper woodlands and arid-land deserts with mesquites or other brushes.
Biology
Neobarrettia spinosa is an aggressive insect. It spreads and shakes its wings when it threats.
Diet
Neobarrettia spinosa is a carnivorous insect. It agilely stalks through the underbrush and macerates grasshoppers, other katydids, caterpillars, small frogs, lizards, and any other small animal it can overpower. These animals put up a formidable threat posture when under attack, and defends with a powerful bite and a nasty rear kick.
Life cycle
Neobarrettia spinosa live.
References
- "species Neobarrettia spinosa (Caudell, 1907): Orthoptera Species File". orthoptera.speciesfile.org. Retrieved 2016-07-10.