Eritettix obscurus

(Scudder, 1878)

obscure grasshopper, obscure slant-faced grasshopper

Eritettix obscurus is a of slant-faced in the . It is 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.

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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 ' and occur in North grasslands, but Opeia obscura is a late-hatching with distinct pale tan coloration and strong preference for grama grass, whereas Eritettix obscurus is a slant-faced grasshopper with different morphological features.

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