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Grylloidea
Grylloidea is the superfamily of insects, in the order Orthoptera, known as crickets. It includes the " true crickets", scaly crickets, wood crickets and other families, some only known from fossils. Grylloidea dates from the Triassic period and contains about 3,700 known living species in some 528 genera, as well as 43 extinct species and 27 extinct genera. Characteristics The features which distinguish crickets in the superfamily Grylloidea from other Ensiferans are long, thread-like antennae, three tarsal segments, slender tactile cerci at the tip of the abdomen and bulbous sensory bristles on the cerci. They are the only insects to share this combination of characteristics. The term cricket is popularly used for any cricket-like insect in the order Ensifera, being applied to the ant crickets, bush crickets (Tettigoniidae), Jerusalem crickets (''Stenopelmatus''), mole crickets, camel crickets and cave crickets (Rhaphidophoridae) and wētā (Anostostomatidae), and the re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ensifera
Ensifera is a suborder of insects that includes the various types of crickets and their allies including: true crickets, camel crickets, bush crickets or katydids, grigs, weta and Cooloola monsters. This and the suborder Caelifera (grasshoppers and their allies) make up the order Orthoptera. Ensifera is believed to be a more ancient group than Caelifera, with its origins in the Carboniferous period, the split having occurred at the end of the Permian period. Unlike the Caelifera, the Ensifera contain numerous members that are partially carnivorous, feeding on other insects, as well as plants. ''Ensifer'' is Latin for "sword bearer", and refers to the typically elongated and blade-like ovipositor of the females. Characteristics Characteristics shared by the two orthopteran suborders, Caelifera and Ensifera, are the mouthparts adapted for biting and chewing, the modified prothorax, the hind legs modified for jumping, the wing shape and venation, and the sound-producing stridu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthoptera
Orthoptera () is an order of insects that comprises the grasshoppers, locusts, and crickets, including closely related insects, such as the bush crickets or katydids and wētā. The order is subdivided into two suborders: Caelifera – grasshoppers, locusts, and close relatives; and Ensifera – crickets and close relatives. More than 20,000 species are distributed worldwide. The insects in the order have incomplete metamorphosis, and produce sound (known as a "stridulation") by rubbing their wings against each other or their legs, the wings or legs containing rows of corrugated bumps. The tympanum, or ear, is located in the front tibia in crickets, mole crickets, and bush crickets or katydids, and on the first abdominal segment in the grasshoppers and locusts. These organisms use vibrations to locate other individuals. Grasshoppers and other orthopterans are able to fold their wings (i.e. they are members of Neoptera). Etymology The name is derived from the Greek ὀρθό ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pteroplistinae
The Pteroplistinae comprise a subfamily of crickets (currently unplaced in any family), in the superfamily Grylloidea Grylloidea is the superfamily of insects, in the order Orthoptera, known as crickets. It includes the " true crickets", scaly crickets, wood crickets and other families, some only known from fossils. Grylloidea dates from the Triassic period a .... Species are found in tropical Asia. Genera and Species * '' Asymmetriola'' Gorochov, 2010 - monotypic ''A. spinosa'' Gorochov, 2010 * '' Changiola'' Gorochov, 2004 ** '' Changiola pahangi'' Gorochov, 2011 ** '' Changiola perakensis'' (Chopard, 1969) ** '' Changiola subita'' Gorochov, 2004 * '' Crockeriola'' Gorochov & Kostia, 1999 - monotypic ''C. stolarczyki'' Gorochov & Kostia, 1999 * '' Kerinciola'' Gorochov, 2004 ** '' Kerinciola similis'' (Chopard, 1969) ** '' Kerinciola sonora'' Gorochov, 2004 ** '' Kerinciola tabulophila'' Gorochov, 2011 ** '' Pangrangiola'' Gorochov, 2004 ** '' Pangrangiola bona'' Gorochov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phalangopsidae
The Phalangopsidae are a recently reconstituted family of crickets (Orthoptera: Ensifera), based on the type genus '' Phalangopsis'' Serville, 1831 from South America. Priority for family-group names based on this genus dates from Blanchard's "''Phalangopsites''".Blanchard E (1845) ''Histoire des Insectes, leurs moeurs, leurs métamorphoses et leur classification'', Vol. 2. Paris: Didot. Distribution Species in this family are widely distributed, especially southern Hemisphere (i.e. continents excluding Europe, most of N. America and Antarctica). These terrestrial Orthoptera, like the majority of crickets, tend to thrive in tropical or subtropical environments. Subfamilies, Tribes and selected Genera The ''Orthoptera Species File'' lists: ;subfamily Cachoplistinae Saussure, 1877 – Africa, Asia * tribe Cachoplistini Saussure, 1877 ** '' Cacoplistes'' Brunner von Wattenwyl, 1873 * Homoeogryllini Gorochov, 1986 ** '' Homoeogryllus'' Guérin-Méneville, 1847 ** '' Meloimorpha' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nemobiinae
Nemobiinae is a subfamily of the newly constituted Trigonidiidae, one of the cricket families. The type genus is '' Nemobius'', which includes the wood cricket, but members of this subfamily may also be known as ground crickets or "pygmy field crickets". Characteristics Nemobiinae are typically small insects, generally less than long, and less robust than many other crickets (''e.g.'' those in the Gryllidae). The thorax is densely bristled and the abdomen is also bristly. There are four (or sometimes three) pairs of long, movable spines above the tip of the abdomen. The ovipositor varies from being long, straight and needle-like, to short, curved and sabre-like. These crickets have wings of variable lengths and are generally brown, a suitable colour for concealment among the leaf litter and plant bases where they live. They are often active during the day and can be quite common in woodland and pastureland. They are omnivores. There are about two hundred species worldwide. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gryllidae
The family ''Gryllidae'' contains the subfamilies and genera which entomologists now term true crickets. Having long, whip-like antennae, they belong to the Orthopteran suborder Ensifera, which has been greatly reduced in the last 100 years (''e.g.'' ImmsImms AD, rev. Richards OW & Davies RG (1970) ''A General Textbook of Entomology'' 9th Ed. Methuen 886 pp.): taxa such as the spider-crickets and allies, sword-tail crickets, wood or ground crickets and scaly crickets have been elevated to family level. The type genus is ''Gryllus'' and the first use of the family name "Gryllidae" was by Walker. They have a worldwide distribution (except Antarctica). The largest members of the family are the -long bull crickets (''Brachytrupes'') which excavate burrows a metre or more deep. The tree crickets (Oecanthinae) are delicate white or pale green insects with transparent fore wings, while the field crickets (Gryllinae) are robust brown or black insects. Subfamilies The family is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trigonidiidae
The Trigonidiidae are a family of crickets: Grylloidea consisting of two subfamilies: * Subfamily Nemobiinae Saussure, 1877 – wood crickets or ground crickets * Subfamily Trigonidiinae Trigonidiinae is a subfamily of insects in the order Orthoptera, suborder Ensifera, based on the type genus '' Trigonidium''. They are often referred to as sword-tail crickets, winged bush crickets or trigs. Tribes and Genera The ''Orthopter ... Saussure, 1874 – sword-tail crickets References {{Taxonbar, from=Q56886639 Orthoptera families Ensifera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mogoplistidae
Mogoplistidae is a family of scaly crickets within the superfamily Grylloidea. Considered to be monophyletic, a sister taxon to the Gryllidae crickets. This family consists of more than 370 species worldwide; 20 species in 4 genera occur in North America and this family includes the scaly crickets of Europe. Subfamilies, Tribes and selected Genera The ''Orthoptera Species File'' lists the following: Malgasiinae Auth.: Gorochov 1984 *'' Malgasia'' Uvarov, 1940 Mogoplistinae Auth.: Brunner von Wattenwyl 1873 ;tribe Arachnocephalini Gorochov 1984 #'' Apterornebius'' Ingrisch, 2006 #'' Arachnocephalus'' Costa, 1855 #'' Bothromogoplistes'' Gorochov, 2020 #'' Cycloptiloides'' Sjöstedt, 1909 #'' Cycloptilum'' Scudder, 1869 #'' Discophallus'' Gorochov, 2009 #'' Ectatoderus'' Guérin-Méneville, 1847 #'' Ornebius'' Guérin-Méneville, 1844 #'' Pseudomogoplistes'' Gorochov, 1984 #''† Pseudarachnocephalus'' Gorochov, 2010 ;tribe Mogoplistini Brunner von Wattenwyl 1873 #'' Biama'' Ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhaphidophoridae
The orthopteran family Rhaphidophoridae of the suborder Ensifera has a worldwide distribution. Common names for these insects include cave wētā, cave crickets, camelback crickets, camel crickets, Hogan bugs, spider crickets (sometimes shortened to "criders", or "land shrimp" or "sprickets",) and sand treaders. Those occurring in New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania are typically referred to as jumping or cave wētā. Most are found in forest environments or within caves, animal burrows, cellars, under stones, or in wood or similar environments. All species are flightless and nocturnal, usually with long antenna (biology), antennae and legs. More than 500 species of Rhaphidophoridae are described. The well-known Gryllidae, field crickets are from a different superfamily (Grylloidea) and only look vaguely similar, while members of the family Tettigoniidae may look superficially similar in body form. Description Most cave crickets have very large hind legs with "drumstick-shape ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Protogryllidae
Protogryllidae is an extinct family of crickets in the order Orthoptera Orthoptera () is an order of insects that comprises the grasshoppers, locusts, and crickets, including closely related insects, such as the bush crickets or katydids and wētā. The order is subdivided into two suborders: Caelifera – grassho .... There are about 8 genera and more than 20 described species in Protogryllidae. Genera These eight genera belong to the family Protogryllidae: * † '' Aenigmagryllus'' Gorochov, 1992 * † '' Angarogryllus'' Gorochov, 1985 * † '' Asiogryllus'' Gorochov, 1985 * † '' Bacharogryllus'' Gorochov, 1984 * † '' Falsispeculum'' Gorochov, 1985 * † '' Karataogryllus'' Sharov, 1968 * † '' Parangarogryllus'' Gorochov, 1984 * † '' Protogryllus'' Handlirsch, 1906 References Crickets Prehistoric insect families {{jurassic-insect-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baissogryllidae
Baissogryllidae is an extinct family of crickets in the order Orthoptera Orthoptera () is an order of insects that comprises the grasshoppers, locusts, and crickets, including closely related insects, such as the bush crickets or katydids and wētā. The order is subdivided into two suborders: Caelifera – grassho .... There are about 20 genera and 30 described species in Baissogryllidae. Genera The genera of Baissogryllidae are divided into five subfamiles: ;Subfamily Baissogryllinae *'' Baissogryllus'' *'' Castillogryllus'' *'' Eubaissogryllus'' *'' Ponomarenkoana'' *'' Sinagryllus'' *'' Speculogryllus'' *'' Storozhenkoana'' ;Subfamily Bontzaganiinae *'' Anglogryllus'' *'' Bontzagania'' ;Subfamily Cearagryllinae *'' Allocearagryllus'' *'' Cearagrylloides'' *'' Cearagryllus'' *'' Cryptocearagryllus'' *'' Notocearagryllus'' *'' Paracearagryllus'' *'' Santanagryllus'' ;Subfamily Olindagryllinae *'' Olindagryllus'' ;Subfamily Sharategiinae *'' Caririgry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gryllotalpidae
Mole crickets are members of the insect family Gryllotalpidae, in the order Orthoptera (grasshoppers, locusts, and crickets). Mole crickets are cylindrical-bodied, fossorial insects about long as adults, with small eyes and shovel-like fore limbs highly developed for burrowing. They are present in many parts of the world and where they have arrived in new regions, may become agricultural pests. Mole crickets have three life stages: eggs, nymphs, and adults. Most of their lives in these stages are spent underground, but adults have wings and disperse in the breeding season. They vary in their diet: some species are herbivores, mainly feeding on roots; others are omnivores, including worms and grubs in their diet; and a few are largely predatory. Male mole crickets have an exceptionally loud song; they sing from a burrow that opens out into the air in the shape of an exponential horn. The song is an almost pure tone, modulated into chirps. It is used to attract females, eithe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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