Calusa trig
Anaxipha calusa
This record describes Anaxipha calusa (species). Recorded family: Trigonidiidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Male with distinctive dark maculation on tegminae Appears strongly differentiated from other North American species of Anaxipha by analysis of COI sequences (Walker & Funk 2014)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Trigonidiidae (Trigs and Ground Crickets)
- Subfamily
- Trigonidiinae
- Genus
- Anaxipha (Brown Trigs)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Known only from an extensive area dominated by small cypress trees (Taxodium sp.)
Geographic Range
Southern tip of FL (Dade and Collier counties)
Seasonal Activity
Adults known from September and January; may occur year-round
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Anaxipha calusa. 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 Calusa trig (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Calusa trig
What is Calusa trig?
Calusa trig (Anaxipha calusa) is a species in the family Trigonidiidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Calusa trig?
Male with distinctive dark maculation on tegminae
Where is Calusa trig found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Known only from an extensive area dominated by small cypress trees (Taxodium sp.) |
| Range | Southern tip of FL (Dade and Collier counties) |
When is Calusa trig active?
Calusa trig: seasonal activity - Adults known from September and January; may occur year-round.