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Scapteriscus borellii Giglio-Tos,
southern mole cricket

Forelimb of S. borelli.
Frontal view of S. borellii
Lateral view of S. borelli.
Scapteriscus borellii like all Scapteriscus are exotic to the southeastern U. S.. It is considered to be a pest, as it may do damage to food crops, as well as damaging pastures and turf grasses. It is parasitized by the Sphecidaid wasp Larra bicolor (F.), which has been implemented as a biocontrol agent.