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Allonemobius
Robust Ground Crickets
Allonemobius is a genus of North American ground crickets in the family Trigonidiidae (subfamily Nemobiinae). The genus comprises at least 11 described species, including Allonemobius socius, A. fasciatus, and A. allardi. Members are notable for their sophisticated diapause strategies, with some species exhibiting embryonic diapause that allows survival across unfavorable seasons. Research on multiple species has revealed complex life history adaptations including bet-hedging strategies, altitudinal variation in voltinism, and physiological trade-offs between reproduction and immunity.