Pronotal Range Grasshopper
Cratypedes neglectus
This record describes Cratypedes neglectus (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
- Oedipodinae
- Tribe
- Hippiscini
- Genus
- Cratypedes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mostly open, gentle, sunny, grassy areas in mountains or broken terrain, usually (but not always) in association with conifer trees and/or Sagebrush.
Geographic Range
United States and southern Canada; west from the Great Plains, mostly in mountain areas.
Seasonal Activity
Nymphs apparently hatch in early spring, and mature in summer. At lowest elevations first adults may appear in late June, but they are most abundant usually in July and August, with some surviving until first freezing weather in autumn.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Not well documented, but presumably mostly grasses.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Cratypedes neglectus. 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 Pronotal Range Grasshopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by David Ferguson
Frequently Asked Questions About Pronotal Range Grasshopper
Where is Pronotal Range Grasshopper found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mostly open, gentle, sunny, grassy areas in mountains or broken terrain, usually (but not always) in association with conifer trees and/or Sagebrush. |
| Range | United States and southern Canada; west from the Great Plains, mostly in mountain areas. |
What does Pronotal Range Grasshopper eat?
The diet of the Pronotal Range Grasshopper includes Not well documented, but presumably mostly grasses..
When is Pronotal Range Grasshopper active?
Pronotal Range Grasshopper: seasonal activity - Nymphs apparently hatch in early spring, and mature in summer. At lowest elevations first adults may appear in late June, but they are most abundant usually in July and August, with some surviving until first freezing weather in autumn..