Catalina Monkey Grasshopper
Morsea catalinae
This record describes Morsea catalinae (species). Recorded family: Eumastacidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Eumastacidae (Monkey Grasshoppers)
- Genus
- Morsea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Santa Catalina Island, California
Seasonal Activity
Adults recorded from July, suspected to occur later as well.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Recorded from Chamise - Adenostoma fasciculatum
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Morsea catalinae. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Catalina Monkey Grasshopper
Where is Catalina Monkey Grasshopper found?
Range: Santa Catalina Island, California
What does Catalina Monkey Grasshopper eat?
The diet of the Catalina Monkey Grasshopper includes Recorded from Chamise - Adenostoma fasciculatum.
When is Catalina Monkey Grasshopper active?
Catalina Monkey Grasshopper: seasonal activity - Adults recorded from July, suspected to occur later as well..