Bog Shield-backed Katydid

Metrioptera sphagnorum

General Status Rank: 
May Be At Risk
ELCODE: 
IIORT9B010
Common Name: 
Bog Shield-backed Katydid
Scientific Name: 
Metrioptera sphagnorum
Synonyms: 
Sphagniana sphagnorum
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Grasshopper
Kingdom: 
Animalia
Phylum: 
Arthropoda
Class: 
Insecta
Order: 
Orthoptera
Family: 
Tettigoniidae
Habitat
This species occurs in swampy areas where black spruce is predominant.
References: 
R202
Distribution

Ecozones

Boreal Plains
References: 
R202

Distribution

Species is widespread in boreal Canada and more locations are likely.
Score: 
AE
References: 
R202
H293

Number of Occurrences

Only one occurrence recorded in the NWT. Species reaches its northern limit at Fort Smith. This species extends further north than any other North American katydid. Collections at Fort Smith were made between 14 July and 21 August 1950. Moderately common. More occurrences likely. Reference: Catling, P. M. 2008. Grasshoppers and related insects (Ulonata) of the Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Environment and Natural Resources, Government of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, NT. 77 pp.
Score: 
AC
References: 
R202
H293
Threats

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
General Status Rank
Rank: 
May Be At Risk
Status Rank Description: 
It reaches its northern limit at Fort Smith. Widespread but is not frequently encountered in Canada.
S Rank: 
S1S3
Decision Process Description: 
Draft rank by non-expert (S. Carriere) based on Catling (2008) only (2010). Reviewed by D. Johnson and C. Wiebe in 2014; no change. Reviewed by J. Miskelly in 2017; no change.
Last Updated: 
July 9, 2024
Status Designations

Canada – Assessment by Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada

COSEWIC Status: 
-

References

Ecozones

  • Catling, P.M (2008) Grasshoppers and related insects of Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Gov of the Northwest Territories, Envrionment and Natural Resources 77 pp. - R202 Return

Habitat

  • Catling, P.M (2008) Grasshoppers and related insects of Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Gov of the Northwest Territories, Envrionment and Natural Resources 77 pp. - R202 Return

Number of Occurrences

  • Catling, P.M (2008) Grasshoppers and related insects of Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Gov of the Northwest Territories, Envrionment and Natural Resources 77 pp. - R202 Return
  • Hebert, Remi (2014) A set of 2 emailes between Suzanna Carriere and Remi Hebert. GS grasshoppers - SG sauterelles & GS grasshoppers NT. e copy - H293 Return

Range Extent

  • Catling, P.M (2008) Grasshoppers and related insects of Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Gov of the Northwest Territories, Envrionment and Natural Resources 77 pp. - R202 Return
  • Hebert, Remi (2014) A set of 2 emailes between Suzanna Carriere and Remi Hebert. GS grasshoppers - SG sauterelles & GS grasshoppers NT. e copy - H293 Return