Paropomala pallida
Bruner, 1904
Pale Toothpick Grasshopper, Desert Toothpick Grasshopper
Paropomala pallida is a of slant-faced in the , first described by Bruner in 1904. It is known by the pale toothpick grasshopper and desert toothpick grasshopper. The species occurs in arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is one of at least three species in the Paropomala, which are characterized by their slender, elongate body form adapted to grassland and desert .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paropomala pallida: /ˌpæroʊpoʊˈmɑːlə ˈpælɪdə/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, California, and Nevada in the United States, with distribution extending into Mexico and Central America.
Similar Taxa
- Paropomala wyomingensisSimilar slender body form and preferences; distinguished by geographic separation (Wyoming toothpick occurs further north in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain regions)
- Paropomala virgataCongeneric with similar elongate ; specific diagnostic features require examination of pronotal structure and male