Conalcaea cantralli

Gurney, 1951

Conalcaea cantralli is a of spur-throated grasshopper described by Gurney in 1951. It belongs to the tribe Conalcaeini within the Melanoplinae. The species is known from a very limited number of observations and has a restricted distribution in the southwestern United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Conalcaea cantralli: //kɒn.ælˈsiː.ə kænˈtræ.laɪ//

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Identification

As a member of the spur-throated grasshopper group (Melanoplinae), this possesses a thoracic spine between the front legs. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from in the Conalcaea are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Arizona, United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Gurney in 1951, this remains poorly documented with only 2 observations recorded in iNaturalist as of the available data.

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