Northern Coast Bush Grasshopper
Aeoloplides fratercula
This record describes Aeoloplides fratercula (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Has short ovate tegmina. Lower side of hind femur not grooved and without basal wedge/flange. Male cerci straight at tip. Distinction from A. fuscipes seems weak. Both seem out of place among other Aeoloplides .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Melanoplinae
- Tribe
- Melanoplini
- Genus
- Aeoloplides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Bay Area north from about Monterrey County and west of Central Valley, California.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Aeoloplides fratercula. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Coast Bush Grasshopper
What is Northern Coast Bush Grasshopper?
Northern Coast Bush Grasshopper (Aeoloplides fratercula) is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Northern Coast Bush Grasshopper?
Has short ovate tegmina. Lower side of hind femur not grooved and without basal wedge/flange. Male cerci straight at tip.
Where is Northern Coast Bush Grasshopper found?
Range: Bay Area north from about Monterrey County and west of Central Valley, California.