Gryllus saxatilis
Weissman & Gray, 2019
Western Rock-loving Field Cricket
Gryllus saxatilis is a of field cricket described in 2019. It belongs to the Gryllus, which includes several North American field cricket species. Like other Gryllus species, it is expected to share characteristics such as chirping communication, ground-dwelling habits, and . The specific epithet "saxatilis" (rock-loving) suggests an association with rocky .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gryllus saxatilis: //ˈɡrɪl.lʊs sɛkˈsætɪlɪs//
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Habitat
Rocky environments, as indicated by the specific epithet "saxatilis" (rock-loving).
Distribution
Western North America, based on the "Western Rock-loving Field Cricket" and iNaturalist observation patterns.
Similar Taxa
- Gryllus pennsylvanicusFall field cricket; widely distributed in eastern and central North America, distinguished by geographic range and preferences
- Gryllus veletisSpring field cricket; similar but active earlier in the season and with different strategies
- Gryllus firmusSand field cricket; associated with sandy soils rather than rocky
More Details
Taxonomic status
Gryllus saxatilis was described by Weissman & Gray in 2019, making it a relatively recently described within the taxonomically complex Gryllus .
Observation data
iNaturalist records 463 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not among the most commonly observed field crickets.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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