Anostostomatidae
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Cnemotettix
Silk-spinning Crickets
Cnemotettix is a genus of crickets in the family Anostostomatidae, commonly known as silk-spinning crickets. The genus was established by Caudell in 1916 and contains five described species, all named by Rentz & Weissman in 1973 except for the type species C. pulvillifer. These insects are characterized by their ability to produce silk, an unusual trait among crickets. The genus is found in western North America, with records from Mexico and California.
Cnemotettix bifasciatus
Cnemotettix bifasciatus is a species of ground weta in the family Anostostomatidae, described by Rentz & Weissman in 1973. It is endemic to California and represents one of the few North American members of this predominantly Southern Hemisphere family. The species is characterized by distinctive bicolor banding patterns. It has been documented through 157 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate levels of citizen science engagement with this taxon.