Allonemobius tinnulus
(Fulton, 1931)
Tinkling Ground Cricket
Allonemobius tinnulus, commonly known as the tinkling , is a small in the Trigonidiidae. It is to eastern North America and produces a distinctive high-pitched, tinkling song. The species was originally described as a of Nemobius fasciatus before being elevated to full species status. It inhabits forest floor environments and leaf litter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Allonemobius tinnulus: /ˌæloʊnɛmˈoʊbiəs ˈtɪnjʊləs/
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Identification
Distinguished from by its characteristic high-pitched, tinkling chirp, which differs from the songs of related . Separation from Allonemobius fasciatus and other Allonemobius relies primarily on acoustic characteristics, as morphological differences are subtle.
Habitat
Forest floor with leaf litter; mesic woodland environments.
Distribution
Eastern United States: recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, and Illinois.
Behavior
Males produce a high-pitched, tinkling calling song to attract females.
Similar Taxa
- Allonemobius fasciatusFormerly considered (as Nemobius fasciatus tinnulus); distinguished by slower, lower-pitched chirp and different pulse structure in male calling song.
- Other Allonemobius speciesMorphologically similar; reliable identification requires analysis of male calling song characteristics.