Paroecanthus

Definition

A genus of crickets (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) that are pests of coffee plants and shade trees in Central America and Mexico.

Etymology

From Greek 'paro-', meaning 'near' or 'alongside', and 'ecanthus', meaning 'a small, sharp point'.

Example

Paroecanthus species are known to cause damage to coffee plants by consuming their leaves and stems.

Related Terms

• Coffee pests
• Shade trees