The Caelifera are a suborder of orthopteran insects. They include the grasshoppers and grasshopper-like insects, as well as other superfamilies classified with them: the ground-hoppers (Tetrigoidea) and pygmy mole crickets (Tridactyloidea). The latter should not be confused with the mole crickets (Gryllotalpidae), which belong to the other Orthopteran sub-order Ensifera.
Tetrigidae is an ancient family in the order Orthoptera, which also includes similar families such as crickets, grasshoppers, and their allies. Species within the Tetrigidae are variously called groundhoppers, pygmy grasshoppers, pygmy devils or "grouse locusts".
Tettigidea empedonepia, the Torreya pygmy grasshopper, is a species of grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. The type locality is Camp Torreya in Liberty County, Florida. According to Orthoptera Species File, it has also been found in Cuba.
Tettigidea is a genus of groundhoppers or pygmy grasshoppers in the tribe Batrachideini from the Americas. There are at least 40 described species in Tettigidea.
Tettigidea armata is a species in the family Tetrigidae, in the order Orthoptera. The species is known generally as the "armored pygmy grasshopper", "armoured grouse locust", or "spined grouse locust". It is found in North America.
Tettigidea acuta, the acute pygmy grasshopper, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. It is found in North America.
Batrachideinae is a subfamily of groundhoppers or pygmy grasshoppers. There are thought to be 20 genera in Batrachideinae, with genera found in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Paratettix cucullatus, the hooded grouse locust, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. It is found in North America.
Paratettix toltecus, known generally as the toltec pygmy grasshopper or toltecan grouse locust, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America.
Nomotettix cristatus, known generally as crested pygmy grasshopper, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. Other common names include the crested grouse locust and northern crested grouse locust. It is found in North America.
Neotettix proavus, known generally as the fork-face pygmy grasshopper or fork-face grouse locust, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. It is found in North America.
Paratettix mexicanus, the Mexican pygmy grasshopper, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Neotettix nullisinus, the sinusless pygmy grasshopper, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. It is found in North America.
Tetrix arenosa, known generally as the obscure pygmy grasshopper or obscure grouse locust, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. It is found in North America.
Paratettix aztecus, the Aztec pygmy grasshopper, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America.
Paratettix rugosus, known generally as the rough-back pygmy grasshopper or rough-backed grouse locust, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. It is found in North America.
Tettigidea prorsa, known generally as the cone-head pygmy grasshopper or coneheaded grouse locust, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. It is found in North America.
Neotettix femoratus, known generally as the short-leg pygmy grasshopper or short-legged grouse locust, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. It is found in North America and Australia.
Tetrix brunnerii, known generally as the Brunner's pygmy grasshopper or Brunner's grouse locust, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. It is found in North America.
Tetrix ornata, known generally as the ornate pygmy grasshopper or ornate grouse locust, is a species of pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae. It is native to North America.
