Melanoplus alabamae

Hebard, 1920

Alabama Spur-throat Grasshopper

Melanoplus alabamae is a of -throated in the . It is found in North America, with records from Alabama. The species was described by Hebard in 1920. Like other members of the Melanoplinae, it possesses a peg-like projecting from beneath the .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Melanoplus alabamae: /ˌmɛləˈnɒpləs ˌæləˈbæmi/

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Identification

As a member of the Melanoplinae, this possesses the characteristic -throated trait: a peg-like jutting from beneath the "neck" ( surface of the ). This feature is not obvious without close examination of the specimen. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing M. alabamae from other Melanoplus species are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Recorded from Alabama; present in North America. Specific associations and range details beyond the locality are not documented.

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