Orthoptera of Nova Scotia


Long-horned Orthoptera (Suborder: Ensifera)


Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Description

  • Antennae

    • greater than 2/3 body length (except mole crickets)
    • more than 30 segments
    • slender
  • Legs

    • tarsi with 3-4 segments
  • Abdomen

    • ovipositor long
    • tympanum (hearing organ) on the front tibia in most groups (or absent)

Common Names

  • Long-horned Orthoptera

Diversity in Nova Scotia

  • 3 Families
  • 5 Subfamilies
  • 8 Genera
  • 13 Species

Found in...


Families in Ensifera

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