Cycloptilum squamosum

Scudder, 1869

Scudder's scaly cricket, Scudder's scaly bush cricket

Cycloptilum squamosum is a of scaly in the Mogoplistidae, first described by Scudder in 1869. The species is characterized by the distinctive -like covering that gives scaly crickets their . It occurs in central and southern North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cycloptilum squamosum: /sɪˈklɒptɪləm skwəˈmoʊsəm/

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Identification

Members of Cycloptilum are distinguished from other Mogoplistidae by their reduced wing and body proportions. The specific epithet 'squamosum' refers to the scaly or -like integumentary covering. Definitive identification to level within Cycloptilum generally requires examination of male genitalia.

Distribution

Recorded from Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Oklahoma in the United States.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Cycloptilum speciesCongeneric share reduced wings and scaly , requiring detailed examination for separation.
  • Other Mogoplistidae generaDistinguished by wing reduction patterns and body proportions; some retain more fully developed wings.

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Taxonomic note

The rank 'complex' listed in some sources (e.g., iNaturalist) appears to be a data artifact; authoritative sources (Catalogue of Life, GBIF) treat this as a valid .

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