Paratylotropidia morsei
This record describes Paratylotropidia morsei (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very similar to P. brunneri , except tegmina (always?) short and with tip rounded instead of pointed. Considering the variation in wings seen in populations of P. brunneri (particularly in eastern Oklahoma), the distinction seems minor.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Melanoplinae
- Tribe
- Melanoplini
- Genus
- Paratylotropidia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Probably as for P. brunneri
Geographic Range
Ouachita Mountain region of e. and se. Oklahoma and western Arkansas.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Paratylotropidia morsei. 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 Paratylotropidia morsei
What is Paratylotropidia morsei?
Paratylotropidia morsei is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Paratylotropidia morsei?
Very similar to P. brunneri , except tegmina (always?) short and with tip rounded instead of pointed. Considering the variation in wings seen in populations of P. brunneri (particularly in eastern Oklahoma), the distinction seems minor.
Where is Paratylotropidia morsei found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Probably as for P. brunneri |
| Range | Ouachita Mountain region of e. and se. Oklahoma and western Arkansas. |