Agroecotettix aristus
This record describes Agroecotettix aristus (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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Identification notes
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Melanoplinae
- Tribe
- Melanoplini
- Genus
- Agroecotettix
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On or near thorny shrubs
Geographic Range
Southern New Mexico and west Texas
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Was elevated to species status in Hill, 2024
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Agroecotettix aristus. 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 Agroecotettix aristus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tyler Hedlund
Frequently Asked Questions About Agroecotettix aristus
What is Agroecotettix aristus?
Agroecotettix aristus is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Agroecotettix aristus?
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Where is Agroecotettix aristus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | On or near thorny shrubs |
| Range | Southern New Mexico and west Texas |