Paropomala wyomingensis
(Thomas, 1871)
Wyoming toothpick grasshopper
Paropomala wyomingensis, the Wyoming toothpick , is a slant-faced grasshopper in the . It is common in the shortgrass prairies of eastern Wyoming, with diminishing in mixedgrass prairie and desert regions. are active from mid-July to early September. The feeds on multiple grass species and has been recorded from the western United States south to Central America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paropomala wyomingensis: //ˌpæɹoʊpəˈmɑːlə waɪˌoʊmɪŋˈɛnsɪs//
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Habitat
Shortgrass prairies of eastern Wyoming; diminish in mixedgrass prairie of the northeast and in desert regions of the southwest.
Distribution
Recorded from western United States (California, Colorado, Indiana, Nebraska) and Mexico (Northeast); also reported from Central America and North America broadly.
Seasonality
present from mid-July to early September. overwinter in soil.
Diet
Feeds on many of grass including western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii), grama grasses (Bouteloua spp.), and needle and thread grass (Hesperostipa comata).
Life Cycle
overwinter in the soil.
Ecological Role
in grassland ; rarely abundant individually but may contribute to rangeland forage damage in combination with other .
Human Relevance
Potential rangeland pest when occurring with other , though rarely abundant enough to cause significant damage alone.