Aztecacris gloriosa

(Hebard, 1935)

Atascosa Gem Grasshopper

Aztecacris gloriosa is a of -throated in the , commonly known as the Atascosa Gem Grasshopper. The species name refers to its locality near Atascosa Peak in Arizona. It is a small grasshopper measuring 16–25 mm in length and is restricted to the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aztecacris gloriosa: /ˌæztɛkəˈkrɪs ɡlɔˈriːoʊsə/

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Identification

This can be distinguished from other Aztecacris species and similar melanopline by its small size (16–25 mm body length) and its restricted distribution in southern Arizona and adjacent Mexico. As a member of the -throated grasshopper group, it possesses a small or on the surface of the , a characteristic feature of the Melanoplinae.

Habitat

Found in the mountainous regions of southern Arizona, specifically associated with the Atascosa Peak area, and extending into adjacent northwestern Mexico.

Distribution

Southwestern United States (Arizona) and Mexico. GBIF records indicate presence in Arizona and northwestern Mexico.

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