Melanoplus angularis
Little, 1932
Angularis Spur-throat Grasshopper
Melanoplus angularis is a of spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae, described by Little in 1932. It belongs to the large and diverse Melanoplus, which contains many economically significant species in North America. The species is poorly documented in the scientific literature compared to many .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanoplus angularis: /ˌmɛləˈnoʊpləs ˌæŋɡjəˈlɛərɪs/
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Identification
As a member of the Melanoplinae, M. angularis possesses a distinct spur on the surface of the pronotum (the 'spur-throat' characteristic). Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from other Melanoplus have not been documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Texas and more broadly from North America. The precise range boundaries are not well established in published literature.
Similar Taxa
- Melanoplus angustipennisSimilar epithet may cause confusion; however, M. angustipennis (narrow-winged spur-throated grasshopper) is a well-documented species with distinct wing , whereas M. angularis remains poorly characterized.
More Details
Taxonomic note
Despite being described in 1932, M. angularis appears to have received minimal subsequent taxonomic or ecological study. It is not included in major regional guides for Colorado, Wyoming, or the western United States, suggesting it may be rare, restricted in distribution, or frequently misidentified.