Phylloscyrtini
The Phylloscyrtini tribe is a group of 21 species of small crickets in the New World, from the eastern United States to Argentina. Little is known about their biology.
| Phylloscyrtini | |
|---|---|
| Phyllopalpus pulchellus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Orthoptera |
| Suborder: | Ensifera |
| Family: | Trigonidiidae |
| Subfamily: | Trigonidiinae |
| Tribe: | Phylloscyrtini Choppard, 1968 |
| Genera | |
|
Cranistus | |
The group is characterized by the long maxillary palpi, flattened and widened in the last segment, as well as the tarsal adhesive pads, used to walk on the underside of leaves. Despite their size (less than 10 mm), the notorious colors make them easily recognizable.
They prefer humid and lush habitats, and their reported diet is omnivorous.
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