San Clemente Grasshopper
Conozoa clementina
This record describes Conozoa clementina (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very similar to Conozoa clementina , except found on San Clemente Island. Pronotum a little more rough in surface texture, pronotal carina perhaps averaging a bit higher in profile. Also similar to C. carinata , but from a different area, with lateral lobes of pronotum more rounded at hind angle, and with wing crossband less developed. Apparently the only Conozoa on San Clemente Island.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Oedipodinae
- Tribe
- Trimerotropini
- Genus
- Conozoa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
reported as "coastal bluffs, sand dunes, and sparse rocky grassland"
Geographic Range
San Clemente Island, California
Seasonal Activity
adults spring through summer, probably most common in July and August.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Conozoa clementina. 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 San Clemente Grasshopper
What is San Clemente Grasshopper?
San Clemente Grasshopper (Conozoa clementina) is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify San Clemente Grasshopper?
Very similar to Conozoa clementina , except found on San Clemente Island. Pronotum a little more rough in surface texture, pronotal carina perhaps averaging a bit higher in profile. Also similar to C. carinata , but from a different area, with lateral lobes of pronotum more rounded at hind angle, and with wing crossband less developed. Apparently the only Conozoa on San Clemente Island.
Where is San Clemente Grasshopper found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | reported as coastal bluffs, sand dunes, and sparse rocky grassland |
| Range | San Clemente Island, California |
When is San Clemente Grasshopper active?
San Clemente Grasshopper: seasonal activity - adults spring through summer, probably most common in July and August..