Oedaleonotus phryneicus
Hebard, 1919
Oedaleonotus phryneicus is a of spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1919. It is found in North America, primarily in California. As a member of the Oedaleonotus, it shares characteristics with other species in this group, though specific ecological details are limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oedaleonotus phryneicus: //ˌiːdəliːoʊˈnoʊtəs frɪˈnaɪɪkəs//
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Identification
Members of the Oedaleonotus, including O. phryneicus, can be distinguished from related genera by possessing tegmina that are shorter than the pronotum; the tegmina are usually narrow and widely separated. This contrasts with O. enigma (the valley ), which has tegmina ranging from short to long, with long-tegmina individuals having functional wings. The seven Oedaleonotus with short tegmina are distributed mainly in California.
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Distribution
Found in North America, with distribution records from California. The Oedaleonotus is primarily distributed in western North America, particularly California.
Similar Taxa
- Oedaleonotus enigmaDiffers in wing length : O. enigma has both short-winged and long-winged forms with functional capability, while O. phryneicus and other California Oedaleonotus have consistently short tegmina shorter than the pronotum.
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Taxonomic Note
Oedaleonotus phryneicus is one of approximately eight in the Oedaleonotus. The genus is part of the spur-throated grasshopper Melanoplinae, characterized by the presence of a mesosternal spine or between the forelegs.