Apache Bush Katydid
Insara apache
This record describes Insara apache (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
More robust than other Insara spp; colored plain green as opposed to other species which are patterned
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae (Katydids)
- Subfamily
- Phaneropterinae
- Genus
- Insara (Western Bush Katydids)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Huachuca Mts., Cochise Co., AZ Recently (2016) found in Madera Canyon (Santa Rita Mtns) and (2019) the Rincon Mtns, AZ. Likely occurs in several of the 'sky island' mountain ranges in southeastern AZ.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Insara apache. 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 Apache Bush Katydid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by David J. Ferguson; Additional contributions by metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Apache Bush Katydid
What is Apache Bush Katydid?
Apache Bush Katydid (Insara apache) is a species in the family Tettigoniidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Apache Bush Katydid?
More robust than other Insara spp; colored plain green as opposed to other species which are patterned
Where is Apache Bush Katydid found?
Range: Huachuca Mts., Cochise Co., AZ Recently (2016) found in Madera Canyon (Santa Rita Mtns) and (2019) the Rincon Mtns, AZ. Likely occurs in several of the 'sky island' mountain ranges in southeastern AZ.