Short-winged Bush Cricket
Hapithus brevipennis
This record describes Hapithus brevipennis (species). Recorded family: Oecanthidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewings cover less than 2/3 of abdomen.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Oecanthidae (Tree and Bush Crickets)
- Subfamily
- Hapithinae
- Genus
- Hapithus (Bush Crickets)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Grass and shrubby undergrowth.
Geographic Range
Florida and southern Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Hapithus brevipennis. 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 Short-winged Bush Cricket (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by David J. Ferguson; Additional contributions by metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Short-winged Bush Cricket
What is Short-winged Bush Cricket?
Short-winged Bush Cricket (Hapithus brevipennis) is a species in the family Oecanthidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Short-winged Bush Cricket?
Forewings cover less than 2/3 of abdomen.
Where is Short-winged Bush Cricket found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Grass and shrubby undergrowth. |
| Range | Florida and southern Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. |