Mormon cricket
- Pronunciation
- /MOR-mon KRIK-it/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Mormon cricket
- Plural
- Mormon crickets
Definition
A type of large, flightless katydid (Anabrus simplex) that is commonly found in western North America. Despite its name, it is not a true cricket.
Etymology
The name likely derives from their 1848 invasion in Utah, which significantly impacted Mormon settlers.
Example
The Mormon cricket is known for its large size and tendency to aggregate in large groups, causing significant agricultural damage.
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Usage Notes
Mormon crickets are not true crickets, but they are often called such due to their resemblance to crickets.