Phalangopsinae

Phalangopsinae, occasionally known as spider crickets, are a subfamily of crickets in the family Phalangopsidae. Members of Phalangopsinae are found worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions. Most species in the subfamily are nocturnal and can be found in rocky areas, near fallen wood, and the understory of forests. Some species are gregarious, gathering in large numbers.

Phalangopsinae
Phalangacris alluaudi
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Suborder: Ensifera
Family: Phalangopsidae
Subfamily: Phalangopsinae
Blanchard, 1845
Genera
  • See text
Synonyms
  • Phalangopsites Blanchard, 1845
  • Phalangopsitidae Bruner, 1916
  • Phalangopsinae Hebard, 1928
  • Phalangopsidae Chopard, 1949
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