Gymnoscirtetes morsei

Hebard, 1918

Morse's wingless grasshopper

Gymnoscirtetes morsei, commonly known as Morse's wingless , is a of spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is characterized by its wingless condition, a notable trait within the . The species was described by Hebard in 1918 and is known from limited records in North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gymnoscirtetes morsei: /dʒɪmnəʊˈskɜːrtɪtiːz ˈmɔːrsaɪ/

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Identification

Distinguished from other spur-throated grasshoppers by the complete absence of wings ( condition). The name Gymnoscirtetes, meaning 'bare-jointed,' may refer to reduced wing structures. Within its range, it can be separated from winged Melanoplinae by this apterous trait.

Distribution

Recorded from Florida and North America broadly; specific locality details are sparse.

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'morsei' honors an individual, likely an entomologist or collector associated with early North American orthopteran studies.

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