Secluded Camel Cricket
Ceuthophilus seclusus
This record describes Ceuthophilus seclusus (species). Recorded family: Rhaphidophoridae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Males with distinctively flanged 9th tergite and sculptured pronotum. However, the pronotum is unsculptured on males occurring on the distributional periphery.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Rhaphidophoridae (Camel Crickets)
- Subfamily
- Ceuthophilinae
- Genus
- Ceuthophilus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Open, arid habitats.
Geographic Range
Restricted to Ozarks and surrounding areas.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Ceuthophilus seclusus. 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 Secluded Camel Cricket (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ray Fisher; Additional contributions by David Ferguson
Frequently Asked Questions About Secluded Camel Cricket
What is Secluded Camel Cricket?
Secluded Camel Cricket (Ceuthophilus seclusus) is a species in the family Rhaphidophoridae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Secluded Camel Cricket?
Males with distinctively flanged 9th tergite and sculptured pronotum. However, the pronotum is unsculptured on males occurring on the distributional periphery.
Where is Secluded Camel Cricket found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Open, arid habitats. |
| Range | Restricted to Ozarks and surrounding areas. |