Eupnigodes sierranus
(Rehn & Hebard, 1909)
Sierran White-whiskered Grasshopper
Eupnigodes sierranus, commonly known as the Sierran -whiskered , is a of slant-faced grasshopper in the . It is to the western United States, with confirmed records from California. The species was first described by Rehn and Hebard in 1909. It belongs to the Gomphocerinae, a group characterized by their slanted facial profiles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eupnigodes sierranus: /juːpnɪˈɡoʊdiːz siːˈɛrənəs/
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Identification
As a member of the slant-faced Gomphocerinae, this likely exhibits the characteristic oblique facial profile typical of this group. The '-whiskered' suggests pale or markings near the mouthparts or , though this requires verification. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Western United States, specifically California. GBIF records confirm presence in North America with California as a documented location.
Similar Taxa
- Other Eupnigodes species within this share the slant-faced and may occur in overlapping ranges; precise identification requires examination of male and subtle morphometric differences.
- Other Gomphocerinae grasshoppersMembers of this share the characteristic slanted facial profile, necessitating careful examination of structural features for -level identification.
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Taxonomic authorship
First described as Chloealtis sierrana by Rehn and Hebard in 1909, later transferred to the Eupnigodes.