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Sandgropers are wholly subterranean larviform insects of the family Cylindrachetidae that may grow up to 7 cm (3 in) long. Three genera are currently recognised: ''Cylindracheta'', ''Cylindraustralia'' and ''Cylindroryctes''. Like many subterranean animals, little is known about their habits and diet, but Western Australian farmers have blamed them for substantial crop losses. Sandgropers were once thought to be degenerate mole crickets, but they are now known to be more closely related to grasshoppers and locusts, and have been given their own family. Although widely believed to be herbivorous, some have been found with animal remains in their gut. ==Range== *Australia: * *''Cylindracheta'' is found only in the Northern Territory * *''Cylindraustralia'' widely except in the south-east and Tasmania * * *six species have been recorded in Western Australia of which five are believed to be endemic to that state. ''C. kochii'' and ''C. tindalei'' are found in the Perth region. *New Guinea: * *''Cylindraustralia'' *Argentina: * *''Cylindroryctes'' 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sandgroper (insect)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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