Melanoplus cameronis
Roberts, 1947
Brownsville Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus cameronis, the Brownsville Short-wing , is a spur-throated grasshopper described by Roberts in 1947. It is to southern Texas, with confirmed records from the Brownsville area. The belongs to the large Melanoplus, which contains many North of economic and ecological significance. It is considered a short-winged species, suggesting reduced capability compared to fully winged relatives.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanoplus cameronis: /mɛˈlænoʊpləs kæˈmɛroʊnɪs/
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Distribution
Known from southern Texas, specifically the Brownsville region of Cameron County. The epithet references this type locality. GBIF records confirm presence in Texas with broader North American classification.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'cameronis' refers to Cameron County, Texas, where the was collected near Brownsville. This follows a common pattern in Melanoplus named for their type localities.