Steiroxys pallidipennis
Steiroxys pallidipalpus
This record describes Steiroxys pallidipalpus (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Usually rather evenly colored; green, yellowish brown, or reddish brown; sometimes with a stripe down the mid-dorsum, and with pale yellowish along upper-lateral and rear lateral margins of pronotum. Pronotum with sides nearly parallel and with median ridge evident; with front and rear margins truncate to slightly rounded. Female with ovipositor nearly as long as hind femur and gently curved through entire lenght. Male with cerci of unique shape in which apical point is tiny and inner point is curved in and dominant (illustrated in Caudell's original description of S. hendersoni .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae (Katydids)
- Subfamily
- Tettigoniinae
- Genus
- Steiroxys
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Known from valleys along the Wasatch Range in Utah.
Seasonal Activity
Adults reported from July to September.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Steiroxys pallidipalpus. 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 Steiroxys pallidipennis
What is Steiroxys pallidipennis?
Steiroxys pallidipennis (Steiroxys pallidipalpus) is a species in the family Tettigoniidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Steiroxys pallidipennis?
Usually rather evenly colored; green, yellowish brown, or reddish brown; sometimes with a stripe down the mid-dorsum, and with pale yellowish along upper-lateral and rear lateral margins of pronotum. Pronotum with sides nearly parallel and with median ridge evident; with front and rear margins truncate to slightly rounded. Female with ovipositor nearly as long as hind femur and gently curved through entire lenght. Male with cerci of unique shape in which apical point is tiny and inner point is curved in and dominant (illustrated in Caudell's original description of S. hendersoni .
Where is Steiroxys pallidipennis found?
Range: Known from valleys along the Wasatch Range in Utah.
When is Steiroxys pallidipennis active?
Steiroxys pallidipennis: seasonal activity - Adults reported from July to September..