Sumichrast Toothpick Grasshopper
Achurum sumichrasti
This record describes Achurum sumichrasti (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished from other U.S. Achurum species by its long wings (extending beyond end of abdomen)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Gomphocerinae
- Genus
- Achurum
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern TX to AZ; also throughout most of Mexico
Seasonal Activity
In AZ overwintering as nymphs, with adults appearing in June
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Achurum sumichrasti. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Orthoptera includes ~28,000 described species of grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids. Desert locusts can form swarms covering 460 square miles containing up to 80 million individuals per square kilometer.
Ecological role of the group
Grasshoppers and crickets are a primary food source for birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Cricket farming is a growing industry - crickets require 12× less feed than cattle to produce the same amount of protein, using 2,000× less water.
Economic and practical significance of the group
A single large locust swarm can consume the same amount of food in one day as 35,000 people. The 2019-2021 East Africa locust crisis affected food security for 42 million people across multiple countries. Global crop losses from locusts can reach billions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: FAO, UN World Food Programme, research publications. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Sumichrast Toothpick Grasshopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by David Ferguson , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Sumichrast Toothpick Grasshopper
What is Sumichrast Toothpick Grasshopper?
Sumichrast Toothpick Grasshopper (Achurum sumichrasti) is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Sumichrast Toothpick Grasshopper?
Distinguished from other U.S. Achurum species by its long wings (extending beyond end of abdomen)
Where is Sumichrast Toothpick Grasshopper found?
Range: Southern TX to AZ; also throughout most of Mexico
When is Sumichrast Toothpick Grasshopper active?
Sumichrast Toothpick Grasshopper: seasonal activity - In AZ overwintering as nymphs, with adults appearing in June.