Striped Ground Cricket

A. fasciatus is widely distributed in North America, covering eastern and western portions. A. fasciatus typically prefers short grassland habitats. Depending where A. fasciatus resides, traits such a body size can differ. Within North America, there are various hybrid zones, such as in New Jersey, where A. fasciatus has the ability to hybridize with a close relative, A. socius. A. fasciatus is considered to inhabit northern regions of North America, whereas A. socius inhabits southern regions. In areas where topography can vary, like in mountain regions, A. fasciatus is believed to be found at higher elevations, whereas A. socius is believed to be found in lower elevations. This can be referred to as a mosaic hybrid zone. A mosaic hybrid zone occurs because the habitat ranges for A. fasciatus and A. socius overlap. While it is known that for the most part A. fasciatus remains separated from A. socius when breeding, the potential for interbreeding can occur.

A. fasciatus is a univoltine species. It can take a nymph up to two months to hatch. This species is photosensitive and development will increase in speed as daylight decreases. This phenomenon is indicative of seasonal synchrony.