Dichromorpha

Morse, 1896

Dichromorpha is a of in the , Gomphocerinae. The genus contains four recognized : D. australis, D. elegans, D. prominula, and D. viridis. Members of this genus are distributed across the Americas, with records from North America and South America including Argentina and Brazil.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dichromorpha: /ˌdaɪ.kroʊˈmɔːr.fə/

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Identification

The Dichromorpha can be distinguished from related genera in the tribe Orphulellini by features of the male and pronotal structure. -level identification requires examination of these structures. Dichromorpha viridis has been observed to exhibit environmentally induced color , with individuals appearing green or .

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Habitat

Based on distribution records and associations of the , Dichromorpha inhabit grassland environments. Specific habitat preferences vary by species; Dichromorpha viridis has been associated with grassy areas.

Distribution

Recorded from North America (Alabama, Arkansas) and South America (northeast and southern Argentina, northern Brazil). The has a disjunct transcontinental distribution across the Americas.

Similar Taxa

ChortophagaBoth belong to the Gomphocerinae and share grassland . Chortophaga such as C. viridifasciata also exhibit color (green and ), similar to what has been documented in Dichromorpha viridis.
OrphulellaMember of the same tribe Orphulellini with similar body plan and grassland . Differentiation requires examination of male and pronotal details.

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Color dimorphism

Research by Otte and Williams (1972) documented environmentally induced color in Dichromorpha viridis, with individuals capable of expressing green or coloration depending on environmental conditions. This parallels similar phenomena in related .

Taxonomic placement

Dichromorpha is classified in the tribe Orphulellini within the Gomphocerinae. This tribe includes several of small to -sized characterized by specific features of the male and pronotal structure.