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Stenopelmatus

Stenopelmatus

9.9
A large wingless cricket that lives under rocks in sandy places in the Americas
  • noun
  • /ˌstɛnəˈpɛlmətəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Stenopelmatus
  • The Stenopelmatus is usually found under rocks and logs in sandy areas.

Examples

  • Unlike other crickets, the Stenopelmatus lacks wings and cannot chirp.

  • Entomologists are studying the behavior of several Stenopelmatus species in their natural habitat.

  • The Stenopelmatus is known for its unique appearance.

  • Many Stenopelmatuses can be found in sandy habitats.

  • Entomologists are studying the behavior of several Stenopelmatus species in their natural habitat.

  • The Stenopelmatus is usually found under rocks and logs in sandy areas.

  • Unlike other crickets, the Stenopelmatus lacks wings and cannot chirp.

Synonyms

sand cricket
vsStenopelmatus
  • US
9.9

A large wingless grasshopper that digs holes in loose sand at night

is the broader genus across the Americas rather than just that coastal form
Jerusalem cricket
vsStenopelmatus
  • US
9.9

A large, wingless insect active at night that lives in loose soil and burrows

is the wider genus across the Americas, not only that coastal species

Surface Forms

Stenopelmatus singular
Stenopelmatuses plural

Etymology

Stenopelmatus comes from Greek parts steno- meaning 'narrow' and pelma meaning 'foot', so a helpful way to remember it is as 'narrow-footed'. This image fits these large, wingless sand crickets that live on the ground under rocks and logs.