Sciobia lusitanica

Sciobia lusitanica

Sciovia lusitanica is an insect of the family crickets (Gryllidae). The scientific name of this species was first published in 1838 by Rambur. The great cephalic extension and contrast between white and dark elytral rest of body colored males (females are much more discreet) make powerfully S. lusitanica call attention.
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Appearance

From 15 to 24 mm length, Sciobia lusitanica is a rather atypical cricket. These have a cephalic extension, a visor laminar whose function is not known. In addition, on the dorsal surface clearly highlight their white on black background elytra other body.

Distribution

Endemic in Ibero-Moroccan region.

References:

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http://www.sea-entomologia.org/aracnet/7/05espibericaspc/index.htm
http://www.sea-entomologia.org/Publicaciones/PDF/BOLN38/290_BolnSEA38_NB_Scyobia.pdf
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderOrthoptera
FamilyGryllidae
GenusSciovia
SpeciesSciobia lusitanica
Photographed in
Portugal