Melanoplus yarrowii

(Thomas, 1875)

Yarrow's grasshopper, Yarrow's spur-throat grasshopper

Melanoplus yarrowii is a -throated in the , to western North America. The was described by Thomas in 1875, originally as Caloptenus yarrowii. It belongs to the large Melanoplus, which contains many economically significant grasshopper species. Available sources confirm its presence in Colorado and California, though detailed biological studies appear limited in the provided material.

Melanoplus yarrowii-Male-3 by Eugene Zelenko. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Melanoplus yarrowii-Female-2 by Eugene Zelenko. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Melanoplus yarrowii-Male-5 by Eugene Zelenko. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Melanoplus yarrowii: /mɛˈlænoʊplʌs ˈjæroʊaɪ/

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Distribution

Western North America; confirmed records from Colorado and California. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America.

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