Floridacris etami
This record describes Floridacris etami (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult males and females rather robust; distinguished from Aptenopedes and Floritettix by the presence of extremely narrow, slender tegmina (barely noticeable) which reach to (female) or across (male) the tympanum. Head more blunt than in Aptenopedes , which has wider tegmina. Hind tibiae pinkish.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Melanoplinae
- Tribe
- Melanoplini
- Genus
- Floridacris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Oak scrub (Deyrup & Carrel 2012) [as Aptenopedes robusta]
Geographic Range
Central FL; reported from Polk county but seemingly present along the Lake Wales Ridge into Highlands and Glades counties
Seasonal Activity
June-December
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Associated with low scrubby oaks
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Floridacris etami. 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 Floridacris etami (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Floridacris etami
What is Floridacris etami?
Floridacris etami is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Floridacris etami?
Adult males and females rather robust; distinguished from Aptenopedes and Floritettix by the presence of extremely narrow, slender tegmina (barely noticeable) which reach to (female) or across (male) the tympanum. Head more blunt than in Aptenopedes , which has wider tegmina. Hind tibiae pinkish.
Where is Floridacris etami found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Oak scrub (Deyrup & Carrel 2012) [as Aptenopedes robusta] |
| Range | Central FL; reported from Polk county but seemingly present along the Lake Wales Ridge into Highlands and Glades counties |
What does Floridacris etami eat?
The diet of the Floridacris etami includes Associated with low scrubby oaks.
When is Floridacris etami active?
Floridacris etami: seasonal activity - June-December.