Key Identification Features
- A distinctive characteristic of this species is a pair of light-colored elliptical markings on the disc of the pronotum.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Myrmecophilidae
Myrmecophilidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Orthoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Myrmecophilidae Species
Myrmecophilus acervorum (Panzer, 1799)
Myrmecophilus acervorum (Panzer, 1799)
Myrmecophilus acervorum is a tiny parthenogenetic ant-loving cricket that lives …
Myrmecophilus pergandei Bruner, 1884
Myrmecophilus pergandei Bruner, 1884
This is a morphological description and US distribution record for the ant crick…
Myrmecophilus oregonensis Bruner, 1884
Myrmecophilus oregonensis Bruner, 1884
Myrmecophilus oregonensis, the Oregon or west coast ant cricket, is a Myrmecophi…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Myrmecophilidae?
Myrmecophilidae animals belong to the Orthoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. A distinctive characteristic of this species is a pair of light-colored elliptical markings on the disc of the pronotum. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Myrmecophilidae?
Myrmecophilidae is classified in the order Orthoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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