Scapteriscus
- Pronunciation
- /SKAP-ter-ih-skus/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Scapteriscus
- Plural
- Scapterisci
Definition
A genus of mole crickets belonging to the family Gryllotalpidae.
Etymology
From Greek 'skaptein', meaning 'to dig', and the diminutive suffix '-iscus'.
Example
The adult Scapteriscus mole cricket is a common pest of agricultural crops.