Kristin's false shieldback explained

Kristin's false shieldback (Acilacris kristinae) is a tettigoniid orthopteran that is endemic to two localities within Malta Forest in Limpopo, South Africa. It is threatened by deforestation and changes in its microclimate. It is a diurnal insect, and has a daily rhythm. It has a hemimetabolous metamorphosis which results in no pupal stage. It is a predator and feeds on aphids.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Acilacris (Acilacris) kristinae Naskrecki 1996 - Encyclopedia of Life . 2022-04-24 . eol.org.