Northern Bush Katydid
Scudderia septentrionalis
This record describes Scudderia septentrionalis (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Male supra-anal plate truncated: Often referred to as rare in much of the early literature, but can be locally common. considered by VA to be a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
Identification notes
Male supra-anal plate truncated:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae (Katydids)
- Subfamily
- Phaneropterinae
- Genus
- Scudderia (Bush Katydids)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Generally in canopies of deciduous trees. Comes to lights.
Geographic Range
ne US (NE-NC-ME-MN) - Map (SINA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: "septentrionalis" - northern
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Scudderia septentrionalis. 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 Northern Bush Katydid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Philip Chaon; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Bush Katydid
What is Northern Bush Katydid?
Northern Bush Katydid (Scudderia septentrionalis) is a species in the family Tettigoniidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Northern Bush Katydid?
Male supra-anal plate truncated:
Where is Northern Bush Katydid found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Generally in canopies of deciduous trees. Comes to lights. |
| Range | ne US (NE-NC-ME-MN) - Map (SINA) |