Rosemary Pygmy Mole Cricket
Ellipes ceratiola
This record describes Ellipes ceratiola (species). Recorded family: Tridactylidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to E. eisneri , but differing in head pattern.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Tridactylidae (Pygmy Mole 'Crickets')
- Genus
- Ellipes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
open sandhill with bare sand gaps
Geographic Range
NW Florida. Found on the Northern Brooksville Ridge in Alachua and Levy Counties, the Bell Ridge in Gilchrist County, and an unnamed upland near Steinhatchee in Taylor County.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Ellipes ceratiola. 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 Rosemary Pygmy Mole Cricket (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Rosemary Pygmy Mole Cricket
What is Rosemary Pygmy Mole Cricket?
Rosemary Pygmy Mole Cricket (Ellipes ceratiola) is a species in the family Tridactylidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Rosemary Pygmy Mole Cricket?
Similar to E. eisneri , but differing in head pattern.
Where is Rosemary Pygmy Mole Cricket found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | open sandhill with bare sand gaps |
| Range | NW Florida. Found on the Northern Brooksville Ridge in Alachua and Levy Counties, the Bell Ridge in Gilchrist County, and an unnamed upland near Steinhatchee in Taylor County. |