Dichroplus notatus
Bruner, 1908
Mexican Dichroplus
Dichroplus notatus is a in the Acrididae, Melanoplinae, described by Bruner in 1908. It is native to arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species is part of the diverse Dichroplus , which contains several economically significant grasshopper pests in South America, though D. notatus itself has not been documented as a major agricultural pest.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dichroplus notatus: /ˈdɪkroʊplʌs noʊˈteɪtəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona in the southwestern United States, and from southwestern and southeastern Mexico. The occupies arid and semi-arid environments in these regions.
Similar Taxa
- Dichroplus maculipennisCongeneric found in South America, particularly Argentina, where it is a major agricultural pest of corn, soybean, and wheat. Distinguished from D. notatus by geographic range and documented pest status.