Alfredectes semiaeneus (Serville, 1838) is a animal in the Tettigoniidae family, order Orthoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Alfredectes semiaeneus (Serville, 1838)
Alfred's shieldback (Alfredectes semiaeneus) is a threatened katydid species widespread in South Africa's Western and Eastern Cape.
Alfredectes semiaeneus, commonly known as Alfred's shieldback, is a species of katydid. It has a widespread distribution across the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa. This species occurs in lowland and coastal fynbos habitats, at elevations up to 1400 meters. It faces threats from habitat destruction, though populations can still be found in protected areas including Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve and Tsitsikamma National Park.
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Conocephalus melaenus (Haan, 1843)
Neoconocephalus ensiger (Harris, 1841)
Orchelimum pulchellum Davis, 1909
Acrometopa macropoda (Burmeister, 1838)
Orchelimum agile (De Geer, 1773)
Conocephalus strictus (Scudder, 1875)
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