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Oecanthus laricis

(Oecanthus laricis)

Description

Oecanthus laricis is a species of insect in family Gryllidae. It is endemic to the United States. Also known as the laricis tree cricket or tamarack tree cricket, the species is native to the midwestern United States. Individuals range from 13–15 millimetres (0.51–0.59 in) in length with forewings which are green. There is one generation annually.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Orthoptera
Family:Gryllidae
Genus:Oecanthus
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