Bush Crickets
Hapithinae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Orthoptera
- Suborder: Ensifera
- Infraorder: Gryllidea
- Family: Gryllidae
- Subfamily: Hapithinae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hapithinae: //ˈhæpɪθaɪˌniː//
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Summary
Hapithinae is a subfamily of bush crickets within the family Gryllidae, characterized by their small size, distinctive body features, and habitat preferences in southeastern North America.
Physical Characteristics
Body length 9-20 mm; usually brown or gray. Hind tibia has 5-8 spines on upper margin. Tarsi have second segment much shorter than the other two and it has two lobes with flattened pads.
Identification Tips
Hapithinae can be identified by their size (9-20 mm), coloration (brown or gray), and the specific structure of their hind tibia and tarsi.
Habitat
Bushes, forbs, and canopies of trees, primarily in southeastern U.S.
Distribution
12 species in 5 genera in North America, especially in the southeastern states; not present in the west.
Diet
Leaves, flowers, and fruit of plants.
Life Cycle
Eggs are laid in the stems of living plants.
Reproduction
Eggs are oviposited into the stems of living plants, where they develop.
Predators
Parasitized by wasps in the family Rhopalosomatidae.
Ecosystem Role
Hapithinae play a role in plant pollination and as part of the food web.
Similar Taxa
- Tettigoniidae (bush crickets)
- Eneopterinae
- Trigonidiinae
Misconceptions
The term 'bush crickets' can be confused with the family Tettigoniidae, which are different.
Tags
- Hapithinae
- bush crickets
- Gryllidae
- Orthoptera