Melanoplus gracilipes
Scudder, 1897
Slender-legged Grasshopper
Melanoplus gracilipes is a North American spur-throated grasshopper described by Scudder in 1897. It belongs to the diverse Melanoplus, which contains numerous across the continent. The species epithet 'gracilipes' refers to its slender-legged appearance.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanoplus gracilipes: /mɛˈlænəˌplʌs ɡrəˈsɪlɪˌpiːz/
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Identification
As a member of Melanoplus, this possesses the diagnostic spur on the characteristic of spur-throated grasshoppers. The specific epithet suggests relatively slender legs compared to . Definitive identification requires examination of male genitalia and comparison with related species in the .
Distribution
Recorded from California and more broadly across North America. Specific range boundaries within the continent are not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- MelanoplusOther in this large share the spur-throated and general body plan; precise identification requires detailed examination of structural features.