Stenopelmatoidea

Pronunciation
/sten-o-pel-mat-oh-IDEA/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Stenopelmatoid
Plural
Stenopelmatoidea

Definition

A superfamily of insects in the order Orthoptera, including families such as Jerusalem crickets and their relatives.

Etymology

Named after the genus *Stenopelmatus*, which is one of the key genera within this superfamily.

Example

The Stenopelmatoidea are characterized by their burrowing behavior and large, powerful mandibles.

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