About Acanthoplus longipes (Charpentier, 1845)
The long-legged armoured katydid, scientifically known as Acanthoplus longipes, is a species of katydid. Its confirmed distribution includes Namibia, the northern part of Northern Cape Province in South Africa, and southern Angola. It may also be present in Botswana. This species inhabits semi-arid and arid habitats, including both the Kalahari Desert and the Namib Desert. While it faces threats from habitat destruction, it has a widespread range and is not classified as endangered. In Africa, it has been recorded feeding on teff. Long-legged armoured katydids communicate with each other via their auditory system through infraspecific auditory communication. The calling song of Acanthoplus longipes typically consists of verses that each contain two larger pulses. The first pulse includes three sub-pulses, while the second pulse includes five sub-pulses, and calling songs generally last for a few minutes.
