Chloroplus cactocaetes
Hebard, 1918
Texas Cholla Grasshopper
Chloroplus cactocaetes is a spur-throated grasshopper and the sole in the Chloroplus. It is to Texas and closely associated with cholla cacti (Cylindropuntia species). The species was described by Hebard in 1918 and remains poorly known despite its distinctive specialization.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chloroplus cactocaetes: /klɔːˈrɒpləs ˌkæktəʊˈsiːtiːz/
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Habitat
Associated with cholla cactus (Cylindropuntia) stands in arid and semi-arid environments.
Distribution
to Texas, United States.
Host Associations
- Cylindropuntia - association 'cholla' in specific epithet suggests close association with this cactus
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Taxonomic note
The Chloroplus is , containing only C. cactocaetes. The specific epithet 'cactocaetes' derives from Greek roots indicating cactus-dwelling, reflecting its ecological specialization.
Observation status
As of current records, this has relatively few documented observations (38 on iNaturalist), suggesting it may be genuinely rare, underdetected, or restricted to specific microhabitats within its Texas range.