Eritettix obscurus
(Scudder, 1878)
obscure grasshopper, obscure slant-faced grasshopper
Eritettix obscurus is a of slant-faced grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is native to North America and belongs to the Gomphocerinae, characterized by a slanted facial profile. The species was described by Scudder in 1878. Available records indicate presence in Florida and Indiana, with broader distribution across North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eritettix obscurus: /ˌɛrɪˈtɛtɪks əbˈskjʊrəs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific records document presence in Florida and Indiana.
Similar Taxa
- Opeia obscuraBoth share the 'obscure grasshopper' and occur in North American grasslands, but Opeia obscura is a late-hatching with distinct pale tan coloration and strong preference for blue grama grass, whereas Eritettix obscurus is a slant-faced grasshopper with different morphological features.