Admirable Grasshopper
Syrbula admirabilis
This record describes Syrbula admirabilis (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Face very slanted, hind legs very long and slender. |
| Antennae | Antennae are thread-like, but have expanded tip in males. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum has two ridges. See this detail: Females typically green/brown, males may be blackish. |
| Forewings | Forewings have wavy (crenulate) pattern on leading edge, visible when folded, especially in female: Males fly well, but females poorly, often leap to escape . |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Gomphocerinae
- Genus
- Syrbula
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Areas with dry grass
Geographic Range
e. US to AZ - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly: June-Oct. (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Syrbula admirabilis (Uhler, 1864)
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Syrbula admirabilis. 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 Admirable Grasshopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Admirable Grasshopper
What is Admirable Grasshopper?
Admirable Grasshopper (Syrbula admirabilis) is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
How big is Admirable Grasshopper?
Males are 22-31 mm, females 35-49 mm
How do you identify Admirable Grasshopper?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Face very slanted, hind legs very long and slender. |
| Antennae | Antennae are thread-like, but have expanded tip in males. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum has two ridges. See this detail: Females typically green/brown, males may be blackish. |
| Forewings | Forewings have wavy (crenulate) pattern on leading edge, visible when folded, especially in female: Males fly well, but females poorly, often leap to escape . |
Where is Admirable Grasshopper found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Areas with dry grass |
| Range | e. US to AZ - Map |
When is Admirable Grasshopper active?
Admirable Grasshopper: seasonal activity - mostly: June-Oct. (BG data).