mangrove ground cricket
Hygronemobius alleni
This record describes Hygronemobius alleni (species). Recorded family: Trigonidiidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hind tibia with 3 spines on each upper margin (other U.S. ground crickets have 4).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Trigonidiidae (Trigs and Ground Crickets)
- Subfamily
- Nemobiinae
- Genus
- Hygronemobius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mangrove swamps. Found on soil and among washed-up debris
Geographic Range
coastal southern FL
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Hygronemobius alleni. 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 mangrove ground cricket (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About mangrove ground cricket
What is mangrove ground cricket?
mangrove ground cricket (Hygronemobius alleni) is a species in the family Trigonidiidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify mangrove ground cricket?
Hind tibia with 3 spines on each upper margin (other U.S. ground crickets have 4).
Where is mangrove ground cricket found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mangrove swamps. Found on soil and among washed-up debris |
| Range | coastal southern FL |