Collared Ground Cricket
Neonemobius near-mormonius
This record describes Neonemobius near-mormonius (species). Recorded family: Trigonidiidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinctive pattern is apparently unique and easy to recognize.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Trigonidiidae (Trigs and Ground Crickets)
- Subfamily
- Nemobiinae
- Genus
- Neonemobius (Small Ground Crickets)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern TX to northern FL (likely still spreading)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Perhaps an undescribed species near to N. mormonius .
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Neonemobius near-mormonius. 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 Collared Ground Cricket (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by David J. Ferguson; Additional contributions by v belov , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Collared Ground Cricket
What is Collared Ground Cricket?
Collared Ground Cricket (Neonemobius near-mormonius) is a species in the family Trigonidiidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Collared Ground Cricket?
Distinctive pattern is apparently unique and easy to recognize.
Where is Collared Ground Cricket found?
Range: Eastern TX to northern FL (likely still spreading)