Neoxabea bipunctata

(De Geer, 1773)

Two-spotted Tree Cricket

Neoxabea bipunctata, commonly known as the two-spotted , is a North tree cricket in the Oecanthidae. The species has been the subject of behavioral research focusing on post-copulatory mate guarding by males. It is widely distributed across eastern and central North America, with over 8,900 observations documented on citizen science platforms. The species was originally described by De Geer in 1773 under the basionym Gryllus bipunctatus.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoxabea bipunctata: /niːoʊˈzæbiə baɪˌpʌŋkˈteɪtə/

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Distribution

Found in North America. Distribution records include Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, and Florida. The appears to be widespread across eastern and central regions of the continent based on observation data.

Behavior

Males exhibit post-copulatory mate guarding , remaining with females after mating. This behavior likely functions to prevent sperm competition and ensure paternity.

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