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Sound spectrogram of 14 s of calling, from the above recording. Dominant frequency 2.2 kHz.
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Sound spectrogram of third trill from above spectrogram. Dominant frequency 2.2 kHz.
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Song:
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Described as similar to song of narrow-winged tree cricket.
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Identification:
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Length 15–18 mm. Black mark on first antennal segment straight and very thin.
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Similar species:
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None.
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Habitat:
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Broad-leaved trees and shrubs.
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Season:
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Near Brownsville, Texas, adults have been collected as early as May and as late as November.
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Remarks:
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This species is widely distributed in Mexico and Central America.
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More information:
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Genus Oecanthus, subfamily Oecanthinae.
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References:
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Walker 1962, 1967; Walker & Gurney 1967.
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Nomenclature:
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OSF (Orthoptera Species File Online).
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