Melanoplus gracilis
(Bruner, 1876)
Graceful Grasshopper, Graceful Spur-throat Grasshopper, Graceful Narrow-winged Locust
Melanoplus gracilis is a North American spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is commonly known as the graceful grasshopper, with alternative names including graceful spur-throat and graceful narrow-winged locust. The was first described by Bruner in 1876.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanoplus gracilis: //ˌmɛl.əˈnoʊ.pləs ˈɡræ.sɪ.lɪs//
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Identification
As a member of Melanoplinae, this possesses the characteristic spur on the (spur-throated grasshoppers). Specific diagnostic features distinguishing M. gracilis from are not documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Documented distribution records include Illinois and Nebraska in the United States. The is broadly described as occurring in North America.
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Taxonomic Status
Accepted in Catalogue of Life and GBIF, with exact name match confirmed.
Observation Frequency
467 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date.