Gammarotettiginae
Karny, 1937
chaparral camel crickets, arboreal camel crickets
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1- Gammarotettix(Chaparral camel crickets)
Gammarotettiginae is a of camel crickets ( Rhaphidophoridae) established by Karny in 1937. The group is represented primarily by the Gammarotettix in western North America. Members are small to medium-sized camel crickets, 10–18 mm in length, associated with chaparral and arboreal .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gammarotettiginae: /ˌɡæməroʊˌtɛtəˈdʒɪneɪ/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Rhaphidophoridae by combination of western North American distribution, association with chaparral and arboreal , and body size of 10–18 mm. Definitive subfamily-level characters require examination of genitalic and tarsal structures.
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Appearance
Small to medium-sized camel crickets, 10–18 mm in body length. Body form slender with long characteristic of the . Coloration and specific morphological details of the as a whole are not well documented beyond -level descriptions.
Habitat
Chaparral vegetation and arboreal environments. Associated with woody shrubs and trees in Mediterranean-type climate regions.
Distribution
Western North America, primarily California. Possibly extends to southern Oregon and Arizona based on -level records.
Behavior
Arboreal habits reported for included , with individuals found on shrubs and trees rather than strictly ground-dwelling.
Similar Taxa
- other Rhaphidophoridae subfamiliesGammarotettiginae is distinguished by its western North American distribution and association with chaparral/arboreal , whereas most other camel cricket are more broadly distributed or ground-dwelling.
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Taxonomic note
The is or nearly so, with Gammarotettix as the primary included . Higher classification within Rhaphidophoridae remains under study.
Research status
Most available information derives from studies of the Gammarotettix rather than the as a whole. Subfamily-level characters and require further investigation.