Acrolophitus nevadensis
(Thomas, 1873)
Nevada Point-Head Grasshopper
Acrolophitus nevadensis, commonly known as the Nevada Point- , is a of slant-faced grasshopper in the Acrididae. It was described by Thomas in 1873. The species is known from limited observations and is found in North America, with confirmed records from Nevada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acrolophitus nevadensis: /ˌækrəˈlɒfɪtəs nɪˈvædɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Known from Nevada and more broadly from North America. Distribution records are sparse, with only 2 observations documented in iNaturalist as of the source date.
Similar Taxa
- Acrolophitus hirtipesCongeneric , the only other species in the Acrolophitus; both are slant-faced grasshoppers with point-
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The Acrolophitus contains only two : A. nevadensis and A. hirtipes. Both are placed in the tribe Acrolophitini within the Gomphocerinae.
Data Deficiency
This appears to be poorly documented in the literature, with minimal biological information available beyond taxonomic placement and basic distribution records.