Alfredectes semiaeneus

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.

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

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.