Broad-legged Pygmy Grasshopper 0
Clypeotettix schochii
This record describes Clypeotettix schochii (species). Recorded family: Tetrigidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Stocky, long-winged. Middle femur very wide, about twice as long as wide.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Tetrigidae (Pygmy Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Tetriginae
- Genus
- Clypeotettix
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
mountains of south-central Arizona to Nicaragua
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Clypeotettix schochii. 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 Broad-legged Pygmy Grasshopper 0 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by David J. Ferguson; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Broad-legged Pygmy Grasshopper 0
What is Broad-legged Pygmy Grasshopper 0?
Broad-legged Pygmy Grasshopper 0 (Clypeotettix schochii) is a species in the family Tetrigidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Broad-legged Pygmy Grasshopper 0?
Stocky, long-winged. Middle femur very wide, about twice as long as wide.
Where is Broad-legged Pygmy Grasshopper 0 found?
Range: mountains of south-central Arizona to Nicaragua