Ceuthophilus agassizii

(Scudder, 1861)

Ceuthophilus agassizii is a camel cricket in the Rhaphidophoridae, described by Scudder in 1861. As a member of the Ceuthophilus, it shares the characteristic humpbacked profile, elongated , and powerful jumping legs typical of camel crickets. The species is native to western North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia and Washington. Like other Ceuthophilus species, it inhabits cool, damp, dark environments.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ceuthophilus agassizii: //kjuːˈθɒfɪləs əˈɡæsɪzi//

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Habitat

Cool, damp, dark environments including woodlands, caves, and subterranean spaces. As a Ceuthophilus , it likely occupies similar microhabitats to : beneath logs, stones, leaf litter, and in rock crevices. Moisture availability appears to be a critical requirement for this .

Distribution

Western North America. Confirmed distribution records from British Columbia, Canada and Washington, United States. GBIF distribution data indicates presence in North America.

Similar Taxa

Ceuthophilus utahensisAnother western North American Ceuthophilus ; specific diagnostic differences between C. agassizii and C. utahensis require examination of morphological characters not provided in available sources
Ceuthophilus fusiformisShares western distribution and similar preferences; C. fusiformis has been documented in Colorado and may overlap with C. agassizii in some areas
Diestrammena asynamoraAsian camel cricket introduced to North America; distinguished from native Ceuthophilus by subtle morphological differences and different geographic origin, though specific characters separating it from C. agassizii are not detailed in available sources

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Taxonomic Note

Catalogue of Life lists Ceuthophilus agassizii as a synonym, while GBIF and NCBI treat it as an accepted . This taxonomic discrepancy suggests ongoing evaluation of the species' status. The basionym Raphidophora agassizii Scudder, 1861 reflects historical placement in a different before transfer to Ceuthophilus.

Data Limitations

Most available information pertains to the Ceuthophilus or camel crickets (Rhaphidophoridae) generally. -specific details for C. agassizii are sparse in the provided sources. The 28 iNaturalist observations suggest it is documented but not extensively studied.