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Wart-biter

Decticus verrucivorus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Orthoptera ›Family: Tettigoniidae ›Genus: Decticus

About

The wart-biter (Decticus verrucivorus) is a bush-cricket in the family Tettigoniidae. Its English and scientific names derive from the age-old practice of using the cricket to bite warts from the skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wart-biter?
The scientific name of Wart-biter is Decticus verrucivorus.
What kingdom does Wart-biter belong to?
Wart-biter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Wart-biter belong to?
Wart-biter belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Wart-biter belong to?
Wart-biter belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Wart-biter belong to?
Wart-biter belongs to the order Orthoptera.
What family does Wart-biter belong to?
Wart-biter belongs to the family Tettigoniidae.
What genus does Wart-biter belong to?
Wart-biter belongs to the genus Decticus.