Melanoplus carnegiei
Morse, 1904
Carnegie Short-wing Grasshopper, Carnegie's Locust
Melanoplus carnegiei is a of -throated in the , first described by Morse in 1904. It is commonly known as the Carnegie Short- Grasshopper or Carnegie's . The species is to the southeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanoplus carnegiei: //mɛˈlænoʊpləs kɑːrˈneɪɡi.aɪ//
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Identification
As a member of the -throated group (Melanoplinae), M. carnegiei possesses a small or projection on the surface of the between the legs. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from other Melanoplus remain undocumented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Georgia and South Carolina in the southeastern United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America generally, with confirmed occurrence in these two states.
More Details
Taxonomic status
Accepted per Catalogue of Life and GBIF databases. Authored by Morse, 1904.
Data availability
No observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date. Published biological information appears limited.