Family GRYLLOTALPIDAE Leach, 1815
Compiler and date details
January 2006
- Gryllotalpidae Leach, 1815.
Introduction
Characterised by cylindrical appearance and the shovel-like front legs. The head is horizontal and much narrower than the pronotum and pointed. Species are subterranean and sing during wet periods or just prior to rains. Both sexes can stridulate. Some species of economic concern.
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-Jun-2021 | ORTHOPTERA | 08-Apr-2025 | MODIFIED | Dr Bryan Lessard |
| 01-Jun-2021 | ENSIFERA | 01-Mar-2019 | MODIFIED | |
| 01-Jun-2021 | 24-Dec-2015 | MOVED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |