Gemmate Bush Katydid
Insara gemmicula
This record describes Insara gemmicula (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Smaller than other Insara spp; distinctive pattern of cinnamon, cream, black, and white.
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
"in chaparral"
Geographic Range
Restricted to Echo Mountain, San Gabriel Range, Los Angeles County, CA
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Insara gemmicula. 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 Gemmate Bush Katydid (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by David J. Ferguson; Additional contributions by metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Gemmate Bush Katydid
What is Gemmate Bush Katydid?
Gemmate Bush Katydid (Insara gemmicula) is a species in the family Tettigoniidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Gemmate Bush Katydid?
Smaller than other Insara spp; distinctive pattern of cinnamon, cream, black, and white.
Where is Gemmate Bush Katydid found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | in chaparral |
| Range | Restricted to Echo Mountain, San Gabriel Range, Los Angeles County, CA |