Texas Oblong-winged Katydid
Amblycorypha huasteca
This record describes Amblycorypha huasteca (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae (Katydids)
- Subfamily
- Phaneropterinae
- Genus
- Amblycorypha (Round-headed Katydids)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NM-TX-KS / Mex. - Map - SINA
Seasonal Activity
May-Aug (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Eggs are laid in soil and overwinter to produce spring nymphs. See Article on Rearing for photos of eggs, egg laying, and more.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: La Huasteca is a cultural region in the northeast Mexico where the type was collected.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Amblycorypha huasteca. 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 Texas Oblong-winged Katydid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by David J. Ferguson; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , dvoribird
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Oblong-winged Katydid
Where is Texas Oblong-winged Katydid found?
Range: NM-TX-KS / Mex. - Map - SINA
When is Texas Oblong-winged Katydid active?
Texas Oblong-winged Katydid: seasonal activity - May-Aug (BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Texas Oblong-winged Katydid?
Eggs are laid in soil and overwinter to produce spring nymphs. See Article on Rearing for photos of eggs, egg laying, and more.