Neonemobius variegatus
(Bruner, 1893)
Variegated Ground Cricket, Smaller Spotted Ground Cricket
Neonemobius variegatus is a of ground cricket in the Trigonidiidae, commonly known as the variegated ground cricket or smaller spotted ground cricket. The species is native to North America and has been documented in several eastern and midwestern U.S. states. Like other members of the , it occupies ground-dwelling and is part of the diverse fauna of the region. The specific epithet "variegatus" refers to its patterned or varied coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neonemobius variegatus: //niː.oʊˌniːˈmoʊ.bi.us ˌvɛr.iˈeɪ.ɡə.təs//
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Habitat
Ground-dwelling , typical of ground crickets in the Trigonidiidae.
Distribution
North America. Documented distribution records include Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, and Indiana.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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