Cream Grasshopper
Cibolacris parviceps
This record describes Cibolacris parviceps (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Variable in colouration.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Gomphocerinae
- Genus
- Cibolacris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Deserts, often on stony ground and in places dominated by creosote But may also occur in a wide variety of other habitats with rocky, sandy or even muddy ground including chaparral.
Geographic Range
CA-TX
Seasonal Activity
Adults from March to November in Arizona
Diet and Behavior
Diet: One of its major foodplants is creosote (Larrea), but will also feed on other annual herbs
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Cibolacris parviceps. 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 Cream Grasshopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by David Ferguson , James Bailey , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Cream Grasshopper
How do you identify Cream Grasshopper?
Variable in colouration.
Where is Cream Grasshopper found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deserts, often on stony ground and in places dominated by creosote But may also occur in a wide variety of other habitats with rocky, sandy or even muddy ground including chaparral. |
| Range | CA-TX |
What does Cream Grasshopper eat?
The diet of the Cream Grasshopper includes One of its major foodplants is creosote (Larrea), but will also feed on other annual herbs.
When is Cream Grasshopper active?
Cream Grasshopper: seasonal activity - Adults from March to November in Arizona.