Dichroplini
Rehn & Randell, 1963
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1- Dichroplus(spur-throated grasshoppers)
Dichroplini is a tribe of short-horned grasshoppers within the Melanoplinae, Acrididae. The tribe was established by Rehn and Randell in 1963 and contains multiple distributed primarily in the Americas. Members of this tribe are generally small to medium-sized grasshoppers with diverse coloration patterns. The tribe is well-represented in citizen science observations, with over 10,000 records documented on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dichroplini: /dɪˈkroʊplɪnaɪ/
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Identification
Dichroplini can be distinguished from other Melanoplinae tribes by combinations of genitalic and external morphological characters, particularly in male shape and subgenital plate structure. -level identification within the tribe requires examination of these structures. The tribe lacks the pronounced pronotal extensions seen in some related tribes.
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Distribution
Primarily distributed in the Americas, with greatest diversity in North and South America. Specific range limits vary by and within the tribe.
Similar Taxa
- PodisminiAnother tribe within Melanoplinae; distinguished by differences in male genitalic and geographic distribution patterns
- MelanopliniSister tribe within Melanoplinae; differs in and structure
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Taxonomic History
Established by Rehn and Randell in their 1963 revision of Melanoplinae, which reorganized the based on morphological characters, particularly male genitalia.