Melanoplus oklahomae
Hebard, 1937
Oklahoma spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus oklahomae is a of -throated described by Hebard in 1937. It belongs to the diverse Melanoplus, which contains many North species. The species is to Oklahoma and surrounding regions in North America. Like other members of its genus, it possesses the characteristic spur on the that gives the group its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanoplus oklahomae: /mɛˈlænoʊpləs oʊˌkləˈhoʊmi/
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Identification
As a member of the -throated group, M. oklahomae possesses a distinct pointed projection (spur) on the between the forelegs. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from congeneric require examination of male and tegminal patterns. The species name references Oklahoma, its locality.
Distribution
to Oklahoma; recorded presence in North America. locality is Oklahoma.
Similar Taxa
- Melanoplus femurrubrum (Red-legged Grasshopper)Overlaps in range and ; distinguished by red hind and different genitalic structure
- Melanoplus differentialis (Differential Grasshopper)Larger congeneric with black chevrons on hind ; requires careful examination to separate from M. oklahomae
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Morgan Hebard in 1937 based on specimens from Oklahoma. It remains one of the less frequently documented Melanoplus species, with only 9 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date.