Eritettix

Bruner, 1889

slant-faced grasshoppers

Species Guides

Eritettix abortivus(Texas short-winged slant-face grasshopper)
Eritettix obscurus(obscure grasshopper)
Eritettix simplex(velvet-striped grasshopper)

Eritettix is a of slant-faced grasshoppers in the Acrididae, established by Bruner in 1889. The genus contains at least four described distributed in North America, including the type species Eritettix simplex (formerly described as Eritettix variabilis). Species in this genus are characterized by their slant-faced , a trait typical of the Gomphocerinae. The genus has been documented in field guides to western grasshoppers, with Eritettix simplex (velvet-striped grasshopper) being the most frequently referenced species.

Eritettix obscurus by (c) Richard Stovall, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Richard Stovall. Used under a CC-BY license.

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Eritettix obscurus by Laura Gaudette. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eritettix: /ˌɛrɪˈtɛtɪks/

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Identification

Members of Eritettix can be distinguished from other Gomphocerinae by their slant-faced , where the slopes backward from the vertex. The genus is placed in the tribe Eritettigini. -level identification requires examination of specific characters such as wing length and coloration patterns; for example, Eritettix abortivus is noted for its short wings (Texas short-winged slant-face grasshopper), while Eritettix simplex has distinctive velvet striping.

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Distribution

North America. Documented distribution records include Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, and Illinois. The appears to have its primary occurrence in the central and eastern United States, with western records in Colorado and Wyoming.

Similar Taxa

AeropedellusBoth are Gomphocerinae with slant-faced ; Aeropedellus clavatus (club-horned grasshopper) is distinguished by its clubbed , which Eritettix lacks.
AmphitornusAnother Gomphocerinae with slant-faced grasshoppers; Amphitornus coloradus (striped slant-faced grasshopper) has more pronounced striping and different pronotal shape.
OrphulellaGomphocerinae with similar slant-faced appearance; Orphulella speciosa (slant-faced pasture grasshopper) differs in body proportions and preferences.