Xeracris
Caudell, 1916
Species Guides
2- Xeracris minimus(least desert grasshopper)
- Xeracris snowi(Snow's Desert Grasshopper)
Xeracris is a of slant-faced grasshoppers in the Acrididae, established by Caudell in 1916. It contains two described : Xeracris minimus (least desert grasshopper) and Xeracris snowi (Snow's desert grasshopper). Both species are associated with arid environments in southwestern North America.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of Xeracris can be recognized as slant-faced grasshoppers ( Gomphocerinae), characterized by a slanted or sloping facial profile. The is placed in the tribe Cibolacrini. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing Xeracris from related genera such as Cibolacris are not documented in available sources.
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Habitat
Desert and arid environments. The of constituent ("desert ") indicate to dry conditions.
Distribution
Southwestern North America. Documented from Arizona and California based on distribution records.
Similar Taxa
- CibolacrisBoth belong to the tribe Cibolacrini within Gomphocerinae and share slant-faced . Xeracris was established by Caudell in 1916, suggesting close taxonomic relationship.
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Species diversity
Only two are currently described: Xeracris minimus (Scudder, 1900) and Xeracris snowi (Caudell, 1915). The has relatively low observed diversity with 104 iNaturalist observations.