Thin-footed Thread-leg Katydid
Arethaea gracilipes
This record describes Arethaea gracilipes (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Characters shown on Arethaea gracilipes page
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae (Katydids)
- Subfamily
- Phaneropterinae
- Genus
- Arethaea (Thread-legged Katydids)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Texas, west to southern California, north to Nebraska SINA map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: (Thomas 1870)
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Arethaea gracilipes. 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 Thin-footed Thread-leg Katydid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by David J. Ferguson; Additional contributions by Tyler Hedlund
Frequently Asked Questions About Thin-footed Thread-leg Katydid
What is Thin-footed Thread-leg Katydid?
Thin-footed Thread-leg Katydid (Arethaea gracilipes) is a species in the family Tettigoniidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Thin-footed Thread-leg Katydid?
Characters shown on Arethaea gracilipes page
Where is Thin-footed Thread-leg Katydid found?
Range: Texas, west to southern California, north to Nebraska SINA map