Phylloscyrtini
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| Phylloscyrtini | |
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| Phyllopalpus pulchellus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Orthoptera |
| Suborder: | Ensifera |
| Family: | Trigonidiidae |
| Subfamily: | Trigonidiinae |
| Tribe: | Phylloscyrtini Choppard, 1968 |
| Genera | |
The Phylloscyrtini tribe is a group of 21 species of small crickets in the New World, from the eastern United States to Argentina.[1] Little is known about their biology.[2]
The group is characterized by the long maxillary palpi, flattened and widened in the last segment,[1] as well as the tarsal adhesive pads, used to walk on the underside of leaves.[2] Despite their size (less than 10 mm), the notorious colors make them easily recognizable.[3]
They prefer humid and lush habitats, and their reported diet is omnivorous.[2]