Camptonotus carolinensis

(Gerstaecker, 1860)

Carolina leaf-roller, Carolina Leafroller Cricket

Camptonotus carolinensis, commonly known as the Carolina leaf-roller, is a of raspy in the Gryllacrididae. It occurs in the eastern United States and has been recorded from states including Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, and Ontario, Canada. The species is notable as prey for the katydid wasp Sphex nudus, which has been observed carrying paralyzed individuals to its nest.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Camptonotus carolinensis: /ˌkæmpˌtoʊˈnoʊtəs kəˌroʊlɪˈnɛnsɪs/

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Distribution

Eastern United States; recorded from Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, and Ontario, Canada.

Ecological Role

Prey item for spider wasps; specifically documented as prey for Sphex nudus (Katydid Wasp), which paralyzes individuals and transports them to underground nests as food for developing larvae.

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