Microcentrum rhombifolium is a species of insect in the family Tettigoniidae. Common names include greater angle-wing katydid, broad-winged katydid, and angular-winged katydid. They live across North America in trees and shrubs. Adults are active in late summer and autumn and have a "ticking" call. They have been reported to chew on the peels of citrus crops, resulting in minor damage.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Greater Anglewing 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae
- Genus
- Microcentrum
- Species
- Microcentrum rhombifolium
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