Oedaleonotus borckii
(Stål, 1861)
Oedaleonotus borckii is a of spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is found in North America, with records from California. As a member of the Oedaleonotus, it shares the characteristic short tegmina (forewings) that are shorter than the pronotum, distinguishing it from the related valley (O. enigma) which has variable wing length including long-winged forms.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oedaleonotus borckii: //ˌiːdəˌliːəˈnoʊtəs ˈbɔrki.aɪ//
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Identification
of Oedaleonotus borckii can be distinguished from Oedaleonotus enigma by their short tegmina, which are shorter than the pronotum and usually narrow and widely separated. In contrast, O. enigma has variable tegmina length, with some individuals possessing long tegmina and functional hindwings. The seven of Oedaleonotus with short tegmina are distributed mainly in California. Specific diagnostic characters for O. borckii are not documented in the available sources.
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Distribution
California; North America. The has been recorded in California according to GBIF distribution records.
Similar Taxa
- Oedaleonotus enigmaO. enigma is the most similar , but can be distinguished by its variable wing length. While O. borckii consistently has short tegmina shorter than the pronotum, O. enigma has both short-winged and long-winged forms, with long-winged individuals possessing functional wings.
- Other Oedaleonotus speciesSeven of Oedaleonotus share the characteristic of short tegmina shorter than the pronotum. These are mainly distributed in California and require examination of additional morphological characters for precise identification.
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Genus Characteristics
The Oedaleonotus is characterized by spur-throated grasshoppers with distinctive wing . Some have consistently short tegmina, while O. enigma shows both short-winged and long-winged morphs. The short-winged condition is associated with reduced ability.