Floritettix
Otte, 2014
Floritettix is a of -throated in the , containing approximately 13 described . The genus is to the North Coastal Plain, with documented occurrences in Florida, Georgia, and California. One species, Floritettix phlox, has been described from heavily burned scrub on sand ridges in central Florida.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Floritettix: /flɔːrɪˈtɛtɪks/
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Identification
As a of -throated , members of Floritettix possess a distinct spur or projection on the surface of the throat (). Specific diagnostic characters for the genus are not documented in available sources.
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Habitat
Floritettix phlox has been observed in heavily burned scrub on sand ridges. The broader habitat preferences for the remain undocumented.
Distribution
to the North Coastal Plain. Documented from Florida, Georgia, and California based on distribution records.
Similar Taxa
- MelanoplusBoth Melanoplus and Floritettix belong to Melanoplinae and share the -throated ; Floritettix can be distinguished by its restricted distribution to the North Coastal Plain.
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Taxonomic history
The Floritettix was described by Otte in 2014.