Lesser Arid-land Katydid
Neobarrettia victoriae
This record describes Neobarrettia victoriae (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Front edge of pronotum green; femoral teeth bicolored; center of hindwings jet black (SINA) Type locality: Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae (Katydids)
- Subfamily
- Listroscelidinae
- Genus
- Neobarrettia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Mesquite, bushland, shrubby desert (SINA)
Geographic Range
s. & w. TX to sw. KS - Map (SINA)
Seasonal Activity
mid May to October (BG & SINA data)
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Neobarrettia victoriae. 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 Lesser Arid-land Katydid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeffrey Cole; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , David Ferguson
Frequently Asked Questions About Lesser Arid-land Katydid
What is Lesser Arid-land Katydid?
Lesser Arid-land Katydid (Neobarrettia victoriae) is a species in the family Tettigoniidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How big is Lesser Arid-land Katydid?
Length 25-32 mm, males; 31-37 mm females length of forefemur 8-12 mm, males, 10-14 mm females (SINA)
How do you identify Lesser Arid-land Katydid?
Front edge of pronotum green; femoral teeth bicolored; center of hindwings jet black (SINA)
Where is Lesser Arid-land Katydid found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Mesquite, bushland, shrubby desert (SINA) |
| Range | s. & w. TX to sw. KS - Map (SINA) |
When is Lesser Arid-land Katydid active?
Lesser Arid-land Katydid: seasonal activity - mid May to October (BG & SINA data).