Creosote Bush Katydid
Insara covilleae
This record describes Insara covilleae (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pronotum is saddle-shaped . Green or dark green with prominent white spots on tegmina (forewings). Rarely brown.
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
Habitat
Deserts, etc. Occurs on creosote, Larrea tridentata .
Geographic Range
Southern Nevada, deserts of southern California, across southern Arizona to southwestern corner of New Mexico.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Feeds on creosote, Larrea tridentata .
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Insara covilleae. 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 Creosote Bush Katydid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by cotinis , James Bailey , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Creosote Bush Katydid
What is Creosote Bush Katydid?
Creosote Bush Katydid (Insara covilleae) is a species in the family Tettigoniidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How big is Creosote Bush Katydid?
Length 28-30 mm
How do you identify Creosote Bush Katydid?
Pronotum is saddle-shaped . Green or dark green with prominent white spots on tegmina (forewings). Rarely brown.
Where is Creosote Bush Katydid found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deserts, etc. Occurs on creosote, Larrea tridentata . |
| Range | Southern Nevada, deserts of southern California, across southern Arizona to southwestern corner of New Mexico. |
What does Creosote Bush Katydid eat?
The diet of the Creosote Bush Katydid includes Feeds on creosote, Larrea tridentata ..