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Arytropteris basalis (Flat-necked Shieldback)

Synonyms: Arytropteris angulosa; Arytropteris semiaenea; Pomatonota bipunctata; Thyreonotus basalis

Wikipedia Abstract

The flat-necked shieldback (Arytropteris basalis) is a species of shield-backed katydid that is endemic to the coastal forests and thickets of KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa. It is threatened by cultivation, mining and tourism.
View Wikipedia Record: Arytropteris basalis

Endangered Species

Status: Vulnerable
View IUCN Record: Arytropteris basalis

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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0