Alfred's Shieldback

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.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Alfred's Shieldback being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Rhacocleis poneli
• Atlanticus gibbosus
• Neduba carinata
• Thyreonotus corsicus
• Pediodectes nigromarginatus
• Requena baraya

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Orthoptera

Family

Tettigoniidae

Genus

Alfredectes

Species

Alfredectes semiaeneus

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