Cream Grasshopper
Cibolacris parviceps, commonly known as the cream grasshopper, is a small grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It inhabits arid and semi-arid environments of the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico. The species is notable for its cryptic, stone-like coloration that provides effective camouflage in desert habitats. It overwinters as nymphs rather than eggs, an uncommon trait among North American grasshoppers.
Cibolacris parviceps californica is a subspecies of grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species Cibolacris parviceps is known to overwinter as nymphs rather than eggs, a trait shared by relatively few North American grasshopper species. This subspecies occurs in California, as indicated by its epithet. Members of the genus Cibolacris are typically associated with grassland and prairie habitats.
Carlinian Snapper, Snapper Grasshopper
Circotettix carlinianus, commonly known as the carlinian snapper or snapper grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is characterized by its noisy flight and dark or black hindwings. The species is more frequently heard than seen due to its secretive nature. It occurs throughout grassland habitats in Wyoming and broader North America.
papago creosotebush grasshopper
Clematodes vanduzeei is a species of short-horned grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the papago creosotebush grasshopper. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Arizona and northwestern Mexico. The species was described by Hebard in 1923 and is classified within the subfamily Copiocerinae. Two subspecies are recognized: C. v. vanduzeei and C. v. papago.
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 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.
Long-tailed Meadow Katydid, Lance-tailed Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus attenuatus is a meadow katydid species in the family Tettigoniidae, found in North America. It is commonly known as the long-tailed meadow katydid or lance-tailed meadow katydid, referencing its distinctive elongated ovipositor. The species belongs to the subfamily Conocephalinae, a group abundant in grassland and wetland habitats of eastern North America. Like other meadow katydids, it produces species-specific acoustic signals through stridulation for mate attraction.
Short-winged Meadow Katydid
The short-winged meadow katydid (Conocephalus brevipennis) is a small, flightless katydid native to North America and the Caribbean. Males produce species-specific stridulations by rubbing forewing structures together to attract mates. Females are distinguished by a prominent sword-like ovipositor used to deposit eggs in protected locations. The species is active primarily in late summer and autumn.
Caribbean Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus cinereus is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as the Caribbean Meadow Katydid. It belongs to the subfamily Conocephalinae, which includes abundant orthopterans in eastern North America and adjacent regions. As with other Conocephalus species, it possesses the characteristic long, thread-like antennae that distinguish katydids from true grasshoppers. The species has been documented across the Caribbean region and parts of Central and North America.
Conocephalus fasciatus fasciatus is a subspecies of katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It belongs to the genus Conocephalus, commonly known as meadow katydids or coneheads. The subspecies is currently listed as a synonym in taxonomic databases.
Conocephalus fasciatus vicinus is a subspecies of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized katydids commonly known as meadow katydids or coneheads. Members of this subspecies are part of the larger Conocephalus fasciatus species complex, which includes several geographically variable forms across North America. These insects are known for their stridulatory songs produced by males to attract mates.
Graceful Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus gracillimus, commonly known as the graceful meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is native to North America, with records from Florida and broader North American distribution. As a member of the subfamily Conocephalinae, it belongs to a group of abundant orthopterans in the eastern United States and adjacent Canada.
Conocephalus hygrophilus is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, described by Rehn & Hebard in 1915. As a member of the genus Conocephalus, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized katydids commonly known as lesser meadow katydids or coneheads. The species epithet "hygrophilus" suggests an affinity for moist or wet habitats. Like other Conocephalus species, it is expected to possess the characteristic long, thread-like antennae that distinguish katydids from true grasshoppers, along with enlarged hind legs adapted for jumping.
woodland meadow katydid
Conocephalus nemoralis, commonly known as the woodland meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is native to eastern North America, with records from states including Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri. As a member of the subfamily Conocephalinae, it shares characteristics with other meadow katydids, including relatively short wings and an elongated ovipositor in females.
tidewater meadow katydid
A small meadow katydid in the genus Conocephalus, described by Fox in 1912. Known from the southeastern United States coastal region. Like other members of subfamily Conocephalinae, it possesses the characteristic long, thread-like antennae typical of katydids and a prominent ovipositor in females. The species name references dark lateral markings ('nigro-' = black, 'pleur-' = side).
Black-sided Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus nigropleurum, the black-sided meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, and Michigan. As a member of the subfamily Conocephalinae, it shares characteristics with other meadow katydids and coneheads, including long antennae and association with grassy habitats.
Pacific meadow katydid
Conocephalus occidentalis, the Pacific meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is found in western North America, with distribution records from California and Oregon. As a member of the genus Conocephalus, it is part of a group commonly known as meadow katydids.
Brownsville meadow katydid
Conocephalus resacensis, the Brownsville meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It was described by Rehn and Hebard in 1915. The species is found in North America, with distribution records indicating presence in Texas.
Prairie Meadow Katydid, Western Prairie Grasshopper, Wingless Prairie Grasshopper
Conocephalus saltans, commonly known as the prairie meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. Despite common names suggesting otherwise, it is not a true grasshopper but a katydid (bush-cricket). The species is found in North America, with records from states including Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and others. It belongs to the subfamily Conocephalinae, which includes abundant orthopterans of grasslands and prairies.
San Diego meadow katydid
Conocephalus spinosus, commonly known as the San Diego meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is native to North America and has been documented in California. As a member of the subfamily Conocephalinae, it shares characteristics with other meadow katydids, including association with grassy habitats. The species was described by Morse in 1901. Available records indicate limited observational data, with 19 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Spot-legged Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus stictomerus, commonly known as the spot-legged meadow katydid, is a small North American katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. As a member of the subfamily Conocephalinae, it belongs to a group of abundant orthopterans associated with grassy and meadow habitats. The species is documented from scattered records in the eastern United States, particularly Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Virginia. Like other meadow katydids, it exhibits typical conocephaline traits including omnivorous feeding habits and stridulatory communication.
Ridged Grasshopper
Conozoa carinata, commonly known as the Ridged Grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is distributed across North America and Central America. The species has been documented in the southwestern United States, including New Mexico, where it has been observed in open, disturbed habitats such as parking areas. As a member of the Oedipodinae subfamily, it possesses the characteristic banded wings typical of this group.
Common Scaly Crickets
Cycloptilum is a genus of scaly crickets in the family Mogoplistidae, established by Scudder in 1869. The genus contains at least 50 described species distributed across the Americas, from the southeastern United States through the Caribbean to South America. These small crickets are characterized by distinctive scale-like body covering. The genus was historically placed in Gryllidae but is now classified in Mogoplistidae.
two-toothed scaly cricket
Cycloptilum bidens is a species of scaly cricket in the family Mogoplistidae, characterized by the distinctive scales covering its body. The species was described by Hebard in 1931 and is known from the southeastern United States. The common name "two-toothed scaly cricket" refers to diagnostic morphological features used in identification.
Desert Syncopated Scaly Cricket
Cycloptilum comprehendens fortior is a subspecies of scaly cricket in the family Mogoplistidae, commonly known as the Desert Syncopated Scaly Cricket. It was described by Hebard in 1931 and occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of the central and western United States. As a member of the Mogoplistidae, it possesses distinctive scale-like body covering. The subspecies designation indicates geographic variation within the broader species C. comprehendens.
Slosson's scaly cricket, Complex Chirping Scaly Crickets
Cycloptilum slossoni is a species of scaly cricket in the family Mogoplistidae, first described by Samuel Hubbard Scudder in 1897. It is known from the southeastern United States, with confirmed records from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina. The species was originally described under the genus Mogisoplistus before being transferred to Cycloptilum. Like other members of Mogoplistidae, it is characterized by scales covering the body and wings.
forest scaly cricket
Cycloptilum trigonipalpum, known as the forest scaly cricket, is a species of scaly cricket in the family Mogoplistidae. It is a small orthopteran insect found in forested habitats across southeastern and midwestern North America. The species was first described by Rehn and Hebard in 1912. It is one of the more frequently observed members of its genus, with over 400 iNaturalist records documenting its presence.
Chaparral Shieldback
Cyrtophyllicus chlorum is a rare species of shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is the sole described species in the genus Cyrtophyllicus. The species has been documented in limited localities in California, with observations concentrated in the Winters area. Its rarity and restricted distribution make it of particular interest to entomologists and naturalists.
Great plains camel cricket
Daihinia brevipes is a camel cricket species in the family Rhaphidophoridae, commonly known as the great plains camel cricket. First described by Haldeman in 1850 as Phalangopsis brevipes, this species has been studied for its biology and potential economic importance. As a member of the camel cricket group, it is adapted to subterranean or shelter-seeking habits and is found in the Great Plains region of North America.
Arizona giant sand treader cricket
Daihinibaenetes arizonensis is a wingless orthopteran in the family Rhaphidophoridae, endemic to sand dune habitats near Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. It is among the largest members of its genus, with collected specimens exceeding 2 cm in length. The species exhibits nocturnal activity and specialized fossorial behavior, digging burrows up to 18 inches deep in sand. It is active primarily in spring and is presumed to perish during summer heat.
Giant Sand Treader Camel Cricket, Giant Sand-treader Cricket
Daihinibaenetes giganteus, commonly known as the giant sand-treader cricket or giant sand treader camel cricket, is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. First described by Tinkham in 1962, this species is found in North America, with distribution records specifically from Colorado. As a member of the camel cricket group, it is adapted to arid environments and exhibits the characteristic morphology of sand-treading species.
sand-treader crickets
Daihiniodes is a genus of sand-treader crickets in the family Rhaphidophoridae, established by Hebard in 1929. The genus contains at least two described species: Daihiniodes hastifera (Arizona sand-treader cricket) and Daihiniodes larvale (Strohecker's sand-treader cricket). These crickets are part of the tribe Daihiniini within the subfamily Ceuthophilinae.
Arizona sand-treader cricket
Daihiniodes hastifera is a flightless cricket known as the Arizona sand-treader cricket. It belongs to the family Rhaphidophoridae, commonly called camel crickets or cave crickets. The species is endemic to arid regions of western North America. Its common name reflects its specialized adaptation to sandy desert habitats.
shield-backed katydids
Decticita is a genus of shield-backed katydids in the family Tettigoniidae, established by Hebard in 1939. The genus contains at least three described species distributed in western North America, particularly California. Members are characterized by their reduced or modified forewings and shield-like pronotum typical of the shield-backed katydid group. The genus name reflects its relationship to the broader Decticinae group within Tettigoniidae.
Ball's Little Shieldback
Decticita balli, commonly known as Ball's Little Shieldback, is a species of shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It was described by Hebard in 1939 and is found in North America, with confirmed records from California. The species belongs to the tribe Platycleidini within the subfamily Tettigoniinae.
Scrub Pine Grasshopper
Dendrotettix australis, commonly known as the scrub pine grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species was described by Morse in 1907. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae and tribe Podismini, placing it among a diverse group of North American grasshoppers. The specific epithet "australis" (southern) may reflect its distribution in the southeastern United States.
post oak grasshopper, post-oak locust
Dendrotettix quercus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, native to North America. It is commonly known as the post oak grasshopper or post-oak locust. The species is associated with oak-dominated habitats, particularly those featuring post oak (Quercus stellata). As a member of the Melanoplinae subfamily, it belongs to a diverse group of grasshoppers often associated with woody vegetation and forest edges rather than open grasslands.
Carolina Oak Grasshopper
Dendrotettix zimmermanni, commonly known as the Carolina oak grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America, with records indicating presence in the southeastern United States. As a member of the subfamily Melanoplinae and tribe Podismini, it belongs to a group of grasshoppers often associated with woody vegetation.
short-winged grasshopper, elegant grasshopper
Dichromorpha elegans is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is commonly known as the short-winged grasshopper or elegant grasshopper. The species has been recorded from multiple states in the southeastern and eastern United States.
Mexican Dichroplus
Dichroplus notatus is a grasshopper species in the family Acrididae, subfamily Melanoplinae, described by Bruner in 1908. It is native to arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species is part of the diverse Dichroplus genus, which contains several economically significant grasshopper pests in South America, though D. notatus itself has not been documented as a major agricultural pest.
Toltec scoliid wasp
Dielis tolteca is a species of scoliid wasp native to western North America and Mesoamerica. The species is known to parasitize scarab beetle grubs, with females hunting underground hosts to provision their offspring. Adults have been observed feeding on flowering plants, particularly mustards (Brassicaceae) and goldenrods (Solidago). The species has been documented in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area in western Colorado, where it is active as a spring-emerging species.
Asian camel cricket, cave cricket, greenhouse camel cricket
Diestrammena is a genus of camel crickets (family Rhaphidophoridae) native to Asia, including Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. Several species have become invasive in North America, particularly in residential basements, garages, and caves. These wingless crickets are characterized by their humpbacked appearance, extraordinarily long antennae, and powerful jumping legs. Research has shown that Asian camel crickets now dominate indoor environments in many parts of the eastern United States, having largely displaced native camel cricket species.
Ellipes californicus is a species of pygmy mole cricket in the family Tridactylidae, described by Günther in 1985. The genus Ellipes is characterized by reduced wings and fossorial (burrowing) adaptations. This species is known from the northwestern region of Mexico. Like other tridactylids, it likely inhabits moist sandy or muddy soils near water bodies and possesses enlarged hind legs adapted for jumping.
Ellipes gurneyi is a minute pygmy mole cricket in the family Tridactylidae, measuring 4–5 mm in length. It is found in California and the southern United States. The species was described by Günther in 1977. Like other tridactylids, it exhibits a mole-cricket-like body form adapted for burrowing.
Smaller Sand Cricket
Ellipes minuta, commonly known as the Smaller Sand Cricket, is a species of pygmy mole cricket in the family Tridactylidae. This small orthopteran is adapted for burrowing in sandy substrates, with modified forelegs for digging. The species occurs across a broad geographic range including parts of North, Central, and South America. Like other members of the genus Ellipes, it inhabits moist sandy areas near water bodies where it can burrow and feed.
Ball's Shieldback, Ball's shieldback katydid
Eremopedes balli is a species of shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as Ball's Shieldback. It is found in North America, with records from Arizona and Colorado. The species was described by Caudell in 1902 and includes two recognized subspecies: E. b. balli and E. b. pallidus. As a member of the Platycleidini tribe, it belongs to a group of katydids characterized by their distinctive pronotal morphology.
Saddled Shieldback
Eremopedes ephippiatus, commonly known as the Saddled Shieldback, is a katydid species in the family Tettigoniidae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species was originally described by Scudder in 1899 under the name Cacopteris ephippiata. It belongs to the tribe Platycleidini, a group of shieldback katydids characterized by their flattened, shield-like pronotum.
Scudder's Shieldback
Eremopedes scudderi is a species of shield-backed katydid in the genus Eremopedes, family Tettigoniidae. It was described by Cockerell in 1898 and is found in North America, with distribution records from Mexico and the southwestern United States including Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. As a member of the shield-backed katydid group, it belongs to a lineage characterized by modified forewings that form a protective covering over the abdomen. The species is known from relatively few observations (47 records on iNaturalist), suggesting it may be uncommon or under-recorded.
obscure grasshopper, obscure slant-faced grasshopper
Eritettix obscurus is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America and belongs to the subfamily Gomphocerinae, characterized by a slanted facial profile. The species was described by Scudder in 1878. Available records indicate presence in Florida and Indiana, with broader distribution across North America.
Vanduzee's Grasshopper
Esselenia vanduzeei is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae, subfamily Gomphocerinae. It is the sole described species in the genus Esselenia, which is endemic to California. The species was described by Morgan Hebard in 1920 and is named in honor of the entomologist Edward P. Van Duzee. As a member of the Gomphocerinae, it possesses the characteristic slanted face profile typical of this subfamily.