Clematodes larreae

Scudder, 1900

gray creosotebush grasshopper

Clematodes larreae, commonly known as the gray creosotebush , is a North American short-horned grasshopper in the Acrididae. The exhibits a documented association with creosote bush (Larrea), from which its specific epithet is derived. Research has identified plant usage including a newly recorded host in Texas.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Clematodes larreae: /klɛməˈtoʊdiːz ləˈriː.iː/

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Habitat

Associated with creosote bush (Larrea) ; specific microhabitat requirements are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

North America; specifically documented in Texas, U.S.A.

Diet

Feeds on creosote bush (Larrea); has been observed using an additional plant in Texas ( not specified in available sources).

Host Associations

  • Larrea - primary plantcreosote bush
  • unspecified plant species - plantnewly recorded in Texas, U.S.A.

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