Melanoplus bernardinae
Hebard, 1920
Melanoplus bernardinae is a of -throated in the , described by Hebard in 1920. It belongs to the large Melanoplus, which contains many economically and ecologically significant grasshopper species in North America. The species is documented from California and is part of the western North fauna. Like other Melanoplus species, it is expected to exhibit typical grasshopper with and nymphal development through multiple , though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanoplus bernardinae: //ˌmɛləˈnoʊpləs bərˌnɑːrˈdiːneɪ//
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Distribution
California, North America. Distribution records indicate presence in California with broader occurrence in western North America.
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Taxonomic Note
Melanoplus bernardinae was described by Morgan Hebard in 1920. The epithet honors Bernardina, likely a personal dedication by the author. The species is classified in the Melanoplinae, tribe Melanoplini, placing it among the -throated .
Data Limitations
This has minimal published biological information. Only 4 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating it is either genuinely rare, cryptic, or under-collected. No dedicated species fact sheets exist in major western North references such as Pfadt's Field Guide to Common Western or the Grasshoppers of Colorado database.