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Cyphoderris monstrosa Uhler 1864
Great Grig
Family: Prophalangopsidae

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Distribution of Cyphoderris monstrosa in British Columbia in British Columbia

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Introduction

Wikipedia (2018) says the following for this species:

Cyphoderris monstrosa, known generally as the great grig or monster haglid, is a species of hump-winged cricket in the family Prophalangopsidae. It is found in North America.

Status Information

Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Native	S5	No Status	Not Listed

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Singing Insects of North America.
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