Xanthippus brooksi
This record describes Xanthippus brooksi (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Closely related to X. aquilonius and X. corallipes , and perhaps should be treated as a regional variant or subspecies of X. corallipes [as it was originally described], but not much is known about X. brooksi . Quite similar to some high elevation populations of X. corallipes found in the United States.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Oedipodinae
- Tribe
- Hippiscini
- Genus
- Xanthippus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Grassland areas
Geographic Range
Should be watched for in adjacent areas in Alaska, Yukon, and Northwest Territories, U.S. & Canada.
Seasonal Activity
Nymphs likely any time; adults in spring; likely with two (or more) year life cycle.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Apparently overwinters as nymphs with adults in spring / early summer. May have a multi-year life cycle, with nymphal stage lasting more than one season and perhaps with eggs also overwintering one or more years before they hatch. At this point this is supposition though.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Xanthippus brooksi. 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 Xanthippus brooksi
What is Xanthippus brooksi?
Xanthippus brooksi is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
Where is Xanthippus brooksi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Grassland areas |
| Range | Should be watched for in adjacent areas in Alaska, Yukon, and Northwest Territories, U.S. & Canada. |
When is Xanthippus brooksi active?
Xanthippus brooksi: seasonal activity - Nymphs likely any time; adults in spring; likely with two (or more) year life cycle..
What is the life cycle of a Xanthippus brooksi?
Apparently overwinters as nymphs with adults in spring / early summer. May have a multi-year life cycle, with nymphal stage lasting more than one season and perhaps with eggs also overwintering one or more years before they hatch. At this point this is supposition though.