Papago Creosotebush Grasshopper
Clematodes vanduzeei
This record describes Clematodes vanduzeei (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Copiocerinae
- Genus
- Clematodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Recorded from near Globe and Ajo in Arizona, and from Altar Sonora.
Seasonal Activity
Adults are recorded from September, and nymphs from August and September.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Has been found associated with Acacia , Lycium , and Larrea , which may serve as habitat and/or as food.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Our insects belong to subspecies papago (Rehn & Eades) Rehn. The subspecies vanduzeei is found nearer the Gulf Coast in Sonora and Baja California in Mexico.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Clematodes vanduzeei. 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 Papago Creosotebush Grasshopper (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by David J. Ferguson
Frequently Asked Questions About Papago Creosotebush Grasshopper
Where is Papago Creosotebush Grasshopper found?
Range: Recorded from near Globe and Ajo in Arizona, and from Altar Sonora.
What does Papago Creosotebush Grasshopper eat?
The diet of the Papago Creosotebush Grasshopper includes Has been found associated with Acacia , Lycium , and Larrea , which may serve as habitat and/or as food..
When is Papago Creosotebush Grasshopper active?
Papago Creosotebush Grasshopper: seasonal activity - Adults are recorded from September, and nymphs from August and September..