Indies bush cricket
Antillicharis oriobates
This record describes Antillicharis oriobates (species). Recorded family: Oecanthidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A. oriobates is easily distinguished from the North American species of Orocharis by the large ocelli with little space between
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Oecanthidae (Tree and Bush Crickets)
- Subfamily
- Hapithinae
- Genus
- Antillicharis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mangroves and subtropical hammocks
Geographic Range
Coastal FL
Seasonal Activity
Year-round
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Antillicharis oriobates. 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 Indies bush cricket (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Indies bush cricket
What is Indies bush cricket?
Indies bush cricket (Antillicharis oriobates) is a species in the family Oecanthidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Indies bush cricket?
A. oriobates is easily distinguished from the North American species of Orocharis by the large ocelli with little space between
Where is Indies bush cricket found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mangroves and subtropical hammocks |
| Range | Coastal FL |
When is Indies bush cricket active?
Indies bush cricket: seasonal activity - Year-round.