Ceuthophilus arizonensis
Scudder, 1894
Arizona camel cricket
Ceuthophilus arizonensis, the Arizona camel cricket, is a camel cricket in the Rhaphidophoridae. It is native to North America, with records from Arizona. Like other members of its , it is wingless and adapted to dark, moist .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceuthophilus arizonensis: //ˌsjuːˈθɒfɪləs ˌærɪˈzoʊnɛnsɪs//
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Habitat
Dark, moist environments including caves, woodlands, and potentially human structures such as basements and crawl spaces.
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona; broader distribution within North America requires confirmation.
Similar Taxa
- Ceuthophilus alpinusAnother North American Ceuthophilus ; distinction requires detailed morphological examination.
- Ceuthophilus fusiformisFusiform camel cricket with overlapping geographic range; specific diagnostic features for separation from C. arizonensis are not documented in available sources.
- Ceuthophilus utahensisUtah camel cricket with similar preferences; identification to level in this typically requires examination.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
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- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Polistes arizonensis
- Five-legged cricket in the bathtub: Ceuthophilus spp. (American camel crickets) and Diestrammena spp. (Asian camel crickets) — Bug of the Week
- Destination Sonoran Desert: A time to sting for the Giant Hairy Desert Scorpion, 'Hadrurus arizonensis' — Bug of the Week