Hebard's Trig
Falcicula hebardi
This record describes Falcicula hebardi (species). Recorded family: Trigonidiidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
No tympanum on foretibia; male stridulatory area poorly developed; length of male less than 4 mm (smaller than any Anaxipha). The immature individuals are considerably darker and more wine-colored than the adults, and are longitudinally striped with dark brown... (Rehn and Hebard 1905) Males stridulate weakly during courtship but make no calling song (Spooner 1972).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Trigonidiidae (Trigs and Ground Crickets)
- Subfamily
- Trigonidiinae
- Genus
- Falcicula
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
"...restricted to colonies among the wire-grass of the pine woods..." (Rehn and Hebard 1905)
Geographic Range
TX-FL, north to NJ and OH
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Falcicula hebardi. 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 Hebard's Trig (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Hebard's Trig
What is Hebard's Trig?
Hebard's Trig (Falcicula hebardi) is a species in the family Trigonidiidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Hebard's Trig?
No tympanum on foretibia; male stridulatory area poorly developed; length of male less than 4 mm (smaller than any Anaxipha). The immature individuals are considerably darker and more wine-colored than the adults, and are longitudinally striped with dark brown... (Rehn and Hebard 1905)
Where is Hebard's Trig found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | ...restricted to colonies among the wire-grass of the pine woods... (Rehn and Hebard 1905) |
| Range | TX-FL, north to NJ and OH |