Neonemobius
Hebard, 1913
Small Ground Crickets
Neonemobius is a of small in the Trigonidiidae, Nemobiinae. The genus was established by Hebard in 1913 and contains six recognized , all to North America. Members are small-bodied typically found in ground-level .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neonemobius: /ˌniː.oʊˈnɛmoʊbiːəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other nemobiine by genitalic characters; males possess distinctive modifications to the that separate them from Pteronemobius and other related genera. Small size and ground-dwelling habit place them among the smallest North .
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Habitat
Ground-level environments including leaf litter, soil surface, and low vegetation. occupy varied terrestrial from wetlands to dry ground.
Distribution
North America, with records from the United States (Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California) and the Bahamas. The is to the Nearctic region with some Caribbean representation.
Similar Taxa
- PteronemobiusClosely related nemobiine also containing small ; distinguished by male genitalic structure and patterns
- NemobiusEuropean nemobiine ; Neonemobius represents the Nearctic equivalent with distinct genitalic
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Species diversity
Six currently recognized: N. cubensis ( species), N. eurynotus, N. mormonius, N. palustris, N. toltecus, and N. variegatus. N. mormonius and N. palustris are among the more frequently encountered species in the United States.
Taxonomic history
Originally placed in ; modern based on molecular and morphological data place Neonemobius in Trigonidiidae. The name reflects its relationship to Nemobius while indicating its distinct New World distribution.