Melanoplus alabamae
Hebard, 1920
Alabama Spur-throat Grasshopper
Melanoplus alabamae is a of spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae. 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 process 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 spur-throated trait: a peg-like process 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 type locality are not documented.