Graceful Sedge Grasshopper
Stethophyma gracilis
This record describes Stethophyma gracilis (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Spines on hind tibiae completely black; side of forewings without white streak; lateral carinae cut by one or two sulci
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Oedipodinae
- Tribe
- Parapleurini
- Genus
- Stethophyma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
rank vegetation, mostly sedges, in moist to wet areas
Geographic Range
Southern Canada, probably from coast to coast, and northern US as far south as Massachusetts, New York, Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado (only in cool upland areas in the west). Seems to have disappeared from much of its southern range.
Seasonal Activity
Adults from July to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Probably mostly sedges
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Stethophyma gracilis. 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 Graceful Sedge Grasshopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by David Ferguson , Denis Doucet , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Graceful Sedge Grasshopper
What is Graceful Sedge Grasshopper?
Graceful Sedge Grasshopper (Stethophyma gracilis) is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Graceful Sedge Grasshopper?
Spines on hind tibiae completely black; side of forewings without white streak; lateral carinae cut by one or two sulci
Where is Graceful Sedge Grasshopper found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | rank vegetation, mostly sedges, in moist to wet areas |
| Range | Southern Canada, probably from coast to coast, and northern US as far south as Massachusetts, New York, Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado (only in cool upland areas in the west). Seems to have disappeared from much of its southern range. |
What does Graceful Sedge Grasshopper eat?
The diet of the Graceful Sedge Grasshopper includes Probably mostly sedges.
When is Graceful Sedge Grasshopper active?
Graceful Sedge Grasshopper: seasonal activity - Adults from July to September.