Chloealtis gracilis

(McNeill, 1897)

graceful slant-face grasshopper, Graceful Grasshopper

Chloealtis gracilis is a of slant-faced grasshopper in the Acrididae, found in North America. The species is characterized by its slender build and sloping facial profile typical of the . It is documented in California and other parts of western North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chloealtis gracilis: //kloʊˈiːæltɪs ˈɡræsɪlɪs//

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded in California.

Similar Taxa

  • Chloealtis conspersaCongeneric with similar slant-faced ; distinguished by specific markings and geographic distribution
  • Chloealtis abdominalisCongeneric with overlapping range; requires examination of abdominal and pronotal features for separation

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