Central Valley Grasshopper
Conozoa hyalina
This record describes Conozoa hyalina (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to C. texana and rebellis , but somewhat larger and plainer in pattern than usual for those species. Hind wings of C. hyalina are usually nearly clear, faintly yellow, with dark cross band absent, faint, or cloudy, not bold complete and dark. See also other species of Conozoa . Has been presumed by some to be extinct. Considered at least rare. Field work is needed to verify its status.
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
Geographic Range
Central Valley of California
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Conozoa hyalina. 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 Central Valley Grasshopper
What is Central Valley Grasshopper?
Central Valley Grasshopper (Conozoa hyalina) is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
How big is Central Valley Grasshopper?
about 30 to 40 mm (males smaller than females)
How do you identify Central Valley Grasshopper?
Similar to C. texana and rebellis , but somewhat larger and plainer in pattern than usual for those species. Hind wings of C. hyalina are usually nearly clear, faintly yellow, with dark cross band absent, faint, or cloudy, not bold complete and dark. See also other species of Conozoa .
Where is Central Valley Grasshopper found?
Range: Central Valley of California