Tarbinskiellus portentosus is the type species of cricket in its Asian genus, which belongs to the tribe Gryllini. This species has been recorded from India, China, Indochina and Malesia; it is called Gangsir in Indonesia. Placed in the subtribe Brachytrupina, for many years this cricket was included in the African genus Brachytrupes, due to the relative size and shape of its head.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Tarbinskiellus portentosus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera
- Family
- Gryllidae
- Genus
- Tarbinskiellus
- Species
- Tarbinskiellus portentosus
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo