Dichromorpha prominula
This record describes Dichromorpha prominula (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Lateral pronotal carinae usually cut by one sulcus, occasionally by two. Lateral carinae spaced more closely than in D. viridis . Forewings extending beyond end of abdomen, and usually reaching ends of hind femora. Males with dark postocular band which runs onto the forewings
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Gomphocerinae
- Genus
- Dichromorpha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Grasslands
Geographic Range
Pacific slope of Mexico from Sonora to Guerrero . Also present in extreme southern Arizona since at least 2012.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Presumably grasses
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Dichromorpha prominula. 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 Dichromorpha prominula (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Dichromorpha prominula
What is Dichromorpha prominula?
Dichromorpha prominula is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Dichromorpha prominula?
Lateral pronotal carinae usually cut by one sulcus, occasionally by two. Lateral carinae spaced more closely than in D. viridis . Forewings extending beyond end of abdomen, and usually reaching ends of hind femora. Males with dark postocular band which runs onto the forewings
Where is Dichromorpha prominula found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Grasslands |
| Range | Pacific slope of Mexico from Sonora to Guerrero . Also present in extreme southern Arizona since at least 2012. |
What does Dichromorpha prominula eat?
The diet of the Dichromorpha prominula includes Presumably grasses.