Conalcaea huachucana
Rehn, 1907
Huachuca Grasshopper
Conalcaea huachucana, the Huachuca , is a spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is known from the southwestern United States and Mexico. The includes two recognized : C. h. huachucana and C. h. coyoterae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Conalcaea huachucana: /kə.nælˈsiːə ˌhwɑːtʃuˈkɑː.nə/
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Identification
As a member of the Melanoplinae , this possesses a spur on the surface of the throat (), a key diagnostic feature of spur-throated grasshoppers. Specific distinguishing characteristics from require examination of male genitalia and wing venation patterns.
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Distribution
Southwestern United States (Arizona) and Mexico. GBIF records confirm presence in Arizona.
Similar Taxa
- Conalcaea elegansCongeneric with overlapping distribution in southwestern North America; morphological separation requires detailed examination.
- Melanoplus speciesOther spur-throated grasshoppers in the same Melanoplinae; distinguished by -level characters including details of the prosternal spur and genitalia.
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Subspecies
Two recognized: Conalcaea huachucana huachucana Rehn, 1907 (nominate) and Conalcaea huachucana coyoterae Hebard, 1922.