One-tooth Longwing
Capnobotes unodontus
This record describes Capnobotes unodontus (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
As other California species, can come in different colors (green, brownish, gray). Very similar to and perhaps not distinct from C. spatulatus . Tip of male cercus bilobed, but only subapical lobe is toothed (both lobes toothed in C. attenuatus & C. spatulatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae (Katydids)
- Subfamily
- Tettigoniinae
- Genus
- Capnobotes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Recorded from Lake and Siskiyou Counties, California.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Capnobotes unodontus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About One-tooth Longwing
What is One-tooth Longwing?
One-tooth Longwing (Capnobotes unodontus) is a species in the family Tettigoniidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify One-tooth Longwing?
As other California species, can come in different colors (green, brownish, gray). Very similar to and perhaps not distinct from C. spatulatus . Tip of male cercus bilobed, but only subapical lobe is toothed (both lobes toothed in C. attenuatus & C. spatulatus
Where is One-tooth Longwing found?
Range: Recorded from Lake and Siskiyou Counties, California.