Columbian Trig

Cyrtoxipha columbiana

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Suborder: Ensifera
Infraorder: Gryllidea
Family: Trigonidiidae
Genus: Cyrtoxipha
Species: columbiana

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cyrtoxipha columbiana: //sɜrˈtɒksɪfə kəˌlʌm.biˈɑnə//

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Images

Columbian Trig - Cyrtoxipha columbiana, Woodbridge, Virginia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Common House Spider - Parasteatoda tepidariorum and prey - Cyrtoxipha columbiana, Woodbridge, Virginia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Cyrtoxipha columbiana, commonly known as the Columbian trig, is a species of cricket in the family Trigonidiidae. It is characterized by its green coloration and is prevalent in the southeastern United States up to New Jersey, with some reports extending further.

Physical Characteristics

7-9 mm in length; eyes yellow to red; the only green trig in most of its range, except Florida.

Identification Tips

Distinctive green coloration sets it apart from other species in its range, along with the yellow to red eyes.

Habitat

Foliage of deciduous trees and shrubs, often found high up.

Distribution

Endemic to most of the southeastern United States, extending to New Jersey, with BugGuide records extending to New York and Massachusetts.

Life Cycle

May to October based on BugGuide data.