Gryllus alogus
Rehn, 1902
Gryllus alogus is a of field cricket described by Rehn in 1902. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Gryllus vocalis (Gryllus (Gryllus) vocalis). The species was originally described from specimens collected in California. As a member of the Gryllus, it shares the general characteristics of field crickets, including through stridulation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gryllus alogus: /ˈɡrɪləs ˈæloʊɡəs/
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Distribution
California, United States. Distribution records are limited and based on historical specimen data.
Similar Taxa
- Gryllus vocalisGryllus alogus is currently classified as a synonym of Gryllus vocalis under the subgenus Gryllus (Gryllus).
- Gryllus pennsylvanicusBoth are field crickets in the same , though G. pennsylvanicus is an eastern North American with well-documented autumn breeding and household invasion patterns, while G. alogus (as G. vocalis) is associated with western regions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Host and a Parasite: Battle of Sand Field Crickets vs. Horsehair Worms | Bug Squad
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Home invaders III - Fall field cricket, Gryllus pennsylvanicus — Bug of the Week
- The troubadour downstairs – fall field cricket, Gryllus pennsylvanicus — Bug of the Week
- What’s all this chirping about? Ask the fall field cricket, Gryllus pennsylvanicus — Bug of the Week
- Field crickets invade a home with a wake-up call: Fall field cricket, Gryllus pennsylvanicus — Bug of the Week