Ageneotettix salutator
This record describes Ageneotettix salutator (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very similar to A. deorum , except antennae not white, fastigium more slender, middle dark marking on top of hind femur usually not triangular.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Gomphocerinae
- Genus
- Ageneotettix
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern Arizona and Pacific Slope of northern Mexico (including Baja California). Also, reported from Coahuila in Mexico, but that needs verification as to whether the same species.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Ageneotettix salutator. 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 Ageneotettix salutator (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by David J. Ferguson; Additional contributions by cotinis
Frequently Asked Questions About Ageneotettix salutator
What is Ageneotettix salutator?
Ageneotettix salutator is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
How big is Ageneotettix salutator?
body lengths: male, 11-15 mm; female, 16-23 mm (Rehn, 1927)
How do you identify Ageneotettix salutator?
Very similar to A. deorum , except antennae not white, fastigium more slender, middle dark marking on top of hind femur usually not triangular.
Where is Ageneotettix salutator found?
Range: Southern Arizona and Pacific Slope of northern Mexico (including Baja California). Also, reported from Coahuila in Mexico, but that needs verification as to whether the same species.