Wood Cricket
Nemobius sylvestris
This record describes Nemobius sylvestris (species). Recorded family: Trigonidiidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Head black with pale Y-shaped marking.
Identification notes
Head black with pale Y-shaped marking.
Wikipedia reference for Nemobius sylvestris: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nemobius_sylvestris.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Trigonidiidae (Trigs and Ground Crickets)
- Subfamily
- Nemobiinae
- Genus
- Nemobius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Deciduous woodlands with leaf litter
Geographic Range
Common and widespread in Europe and northern Africa. Apparently also introduced into the vicinities of Rochester, NY, and Seattle, WA. Its date of arrival here has yet to be determined.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Exhibits a two-year life cycle in the UK in which nymphs hatch in spring, reach 5th-6th instar by the end of summer, overwinter, and mature the following summer.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Nemobius sylvestris. 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 Wood Cricket
What is Wood Cricket?
Wood Cricket (Nemobius sylvestris) is a species in the family Trigonidiidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Wood Cricket?
Head black with pale Y-shaped marking.
Where is Wood Cricket found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Deciduous woodlands with leaf litter |
| Range | Common and widespread in Europe and northern Africa. Apparently also introduced into the vicinities of Rochester, NY, and Seattle, WA. Its date of arrival here has yet to be determined. |
What is the life cycle of a Wood Cricket?
Exhibits a two-year life cycle in the UK in which nymphs hatch in spring, reach 5th-6th instar by the end of summer, overwinter, and mature the following summer.