| Macrobaenetes | |
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| Macrobaenetes algodonensis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Orthoptera |
| Suborder: | Ensifera |
| Family: | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Subfamily: | Ceuthophilinae |
| Genus: | Macrobaenetes Tinkham, 1962 |
Macrobaenetes is a genus of sand-treader crickets in the family Rhaphidophoridae, found in California. There are at least four described species in Macrobaenetes. [1] [2] [3]
These species belong to the genus Macrobaenetes: [4] [1]
The orthopteran family Rhaphidophoridae of the suborder Ensifera has a worldwide distribution. Common names for these insects include cave crickets, camel crickets, Hogan bugs, spider crickets, land shrimp, and sand treaders. Those occurring in New Zealand are typically referred to as jumping or cave wētā. Most are found in forest environments or within caves, animal burrows, cellars, under stones, or in wood or similar environments. All species are flightless and nocturnal, usually with long antennae and legs. More than 500 species of Rhaphidophoridae are described.
Kelso Dunes, also known as the Kelso Dune Field, is the largest field of aeolian sand deposits in the Mojave Desert. The region is protected by the Mojave National Preserve and is located near the town of Baker, San Bernardino County, California, and the Preserve Visitor Center. The dune field covers 45 square miles (120 km2) and includes migrating dunes, vegetation-stabilized dunes, sand sheets, and sand ramps. The tallest dunes rise up to 650 feet (200 m) above the surrounding terrain.
Schizodactylidae is a family of orthopteran insects found in Asia and southern Africa, known as dune crickets or splay-footed crickets. They are usually found in desert and sandy areas. Species are predatory, including Schizodactylus inexspectatus. T. B. Fletcher notes that one captive individual did not feed on any vegetable matter. Fossils are known since the Early Cretaceous.
Daihinibaenetes is a genus of sand-treader crickets in the family Rhaphidophoridae. There are at least three described species in Daihinibaenetes.
Macrobaenetes kelsoensis is a species of insect in family Rhaphidophoridae known commonly as the Kelso giant sand treader cricket. It is endemic to California, where it is known only from San Bernardino County.
Macrobaenetes valgum, the Coachella giant sand treader cricket, is a species of insect in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is endemic to the United States.
Ammopelmatus cahuilaensis is a species of insect in the family Stenopelmatidae. The species is found in the Coachella Valley and was described by Ernest R. Tinkham in 1968, in The Great Basin Naturalist.
Trimerotropis is a genus of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae. There are at least 50 described species in Trimerotropis.
Utabaenetes is a genus of insects in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is monotypic, containing the single species Utabaenetes tanneri, commonly known as Tanner's black camel cricket, that is endemic to the desert of San Rafael Swell in the western United States.
Schizodactylus inexspectatus is a species of dune cricket (Schizodactylidae) endemic to sand dunes of Çukurova and Göksu Deltas, Turkey.
Daihinibaenetes giganteus, the giant sand-treader cricket, is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is found in North America.
Daihiniodes is a genus of sand-treader crickets in the family Rhaphidophoridae. There are at least two described species in Daihiniodes.
Ammobaenetes is a genus of sand-treader crickets in the family Rhaphidophoridae. There are at least three described species in Ammobaenetes.
Macrobaenetes algodonensis, the algodones sand treader cricket, is a species of camel cricket in the family Rhaphidophoridae. It is found in North America.
Cibolacris is a genus of slant-faced grasshoppers in the family Acrididae. There are at least four described species in Cibolacris.
Daihiniella is a genus of sand-treader crickets in the family Rhaphidophoridae. There is one described species in Daihiniella, D. bellicosa.
Rhachocnemis is a genus of sand-treader crickets in the family Rhaphidophoridae. There is one described species in Rhachocnemis, R. validus.
Eoxizicus is a genus of Asian bush crickets belonging to the tribe Meconematini. The recorded distribution is: India, Indochina, China and Korea.
Stenopelmatinae is the sole subfamily in the family Stenopelmatidae. There are about 7 genera and more than 50 described species in Stenopelmatinae.