Striped Sedge Grasshopper
Stethophyma lineata
This record describes Stethophyma lineata (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Spines on hind tibiae completely black; side of forewings with white streak; lateral carinae cut by three 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
low boggy meadows, swamps, marshes, and edges of lakes
Geographic Range
Alaska to Newfoundland, south to about NJ . 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 lineata. 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 Striped Sedge Grasshopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman; Additional contributions by David Ferguson , Denis Doucet , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Striped Sedge Grasshopper
What is Striped Sedge Grasshopper?
Striped Sedge Grasshopper (Stethophyma lineata) is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Striped Sedge Grasshopper?
Spines on hind tibiae completely black; side of forewings with white streak; lateral carinae cut by three sulci
Where is Striped Sedge Grasshopper found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | low boggy meadows, swamps, marshes, and edges of lakes |
| Range | Alaska to Newfoundland, south to about NJ . Seems to have disappeared from much of its southern range |
What does Striped Sedge Grasshopper eat?
The diet of the Striped Sedge Grasshopper includes Probably mostly sedges.
When is Striped Sedge Grasshopper active?
Striped Sedge Grasshopper: seasonal activity - Adults from July to September.