lychee bush cricket
Paroecanthus oaxaca
This record describes Paroecanthus oaxaca (species). Recorded family: Oecanthidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Antennal flagellum black This species has been known as Xenogryllus unipartitus on SINA, but Lucas de Campos has determined it as a species of Paroecanthus .
Identification notes
Antennal flagellum black
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Oecanthidae (Tree and Bush Crickets)
- Subfamily
- Hapithinae
- Genus
- Paroecanthus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Originally described from Oaxaca, Mexico. It became established in the Homestead area of south FL around 1993 and is still confined to that region.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Paroecanthus oaxaca. 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 lychee bush cricket (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About lychee bush cricket
What is lychee bush cricket?
lychee bush cricket (Paroecanthus oaxaca) is a species in the family Oecanthidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How big is lychee bush cricket?
16-20 mm
How do you identify lychee bush cricket?
Antennal flagellum black
Where is lychee bush cricket found?
Range: Originally described from Oaxaca, Mexico. It became established in the Homestead area of south FL around 1993 and is still confined to that region.