Melanoplus oreophilus
Hebard, 1920
Mount Hood Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus oreophilus is a -throated to the Mount region of Oregon. The species is characterized by reduced development, a trait reflected in its . It inhabits high-elevation alpine environments and has a restricted geographic range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanoplus oreophilus: /ˌmɛləˈnoʊpləs ˌɔriˈɒfɪləs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Melanoplus by shortened ( condition), limiting capability. As a -throated , possesses a small or on the surface of the between the forelegs. Specific diagnostic features require examination of male and shape.
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Habitat
Alpine and subalpine zones of the Cascade Range, specifically high-elevation meadows and rocky slopes near Mount .
Distribution
to Oregon, United States; restricted to the Mount region of the Cascade Range.
Similar Taxa
- Melanoplus bivittatusLarger two-striped with fully developed and broader distribution; lacks condition
- Melanoplus femurrubrumRed-legged with longer and more widespread preferences; distinguished by red hind
- Other Melanoplus species in Cascade RangeMay overlap in distribution but differ in length, body size, and male genitalic structures