Schistocerca lineata
Scudder, 1899
spotted bird grasshopper, birdwing grasshopper
Schistocerca lineata is a bird in the , commonly known as the spotted bird grasshopper or birdwing grasshopper. It is native to North America and belongs to a containing several locust capable of -dependent phase , though S. lineata itself is not documented as a major agricultural pest. The species occurs in grassland and open across its range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Schistocerca lineata: /ˌskɪstəˈsɜrkə lɪˈneɪətə/
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Identification
Distinguished from by specific abdominal markings and patterns; males require examination of the abdominal tip for definitive identification. Similar to other Schistocerca in general body plan but differs in specific spot patterns on wings and body.
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Habitat
Open grasslands, prairies, and open woodland edges.
Distribution
North America; documented from Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, and Montana.
Similar Taxa
- Schistocerca obscuraSimilar size and general appearance; both are large bird requiring male genital examination for definitive separation
- Schistocerca alutaceaFormerly considered or closely related; spotted bird name has been applied to both, requiring careful nomenclatural and morphological distinction