Striped Ground Cricket
Allonemobius fasciatus
This record describes Allonemobius fasciatus (species). Recorded family: Trigonidiidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Morphology and song are identical to A. socius; the only way to distinguish the two is by allozyme assay or (in most cases) by range.
Wikipedia reference for Allonemobius fasciatus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allonemobius_fasciatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Trigonidiidae (Trigs and Ground Crickets)
- Subfamily
- Nemobiinae
- Genus
- Allonemobius (Robust Ground Crickets)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Open grassy areas
Geographic Range
Northern half of the U.S. and southern Canada - see range map at SINA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: At Words by William Whitaker , "fascia' translates to 'band" or "streak"
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Allonemobius fasciatus. 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 Striped Ground Cricket (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi; Additional contributions by Harsi S. Parker | Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi; Additional contributions by Harsi S. Parker , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Striped Ground Cricket
What is Striped Ground Cricket?
Striped Ground Cricket (Allonemobius fasciatus) is a species in the family Trigonidiidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Striped Ground Cricket?
Morphology and song are identical to A. socius; the only way to distinguish the two is by allozyme assay or (in most cases) by range.
Where is Striped Ground Cricket found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Open grassy areas |
| Range | Northern half of the U.S. and southern Canada - see range map at SINA |