Oedaleonotus pinctus
(Scudder, 1899)
Oedaleonotus pinctus is a of -throated in the , Melanoplinae. It is one of approximately nine species in the Oedaleonotus, a group primarily distributed in California and the western United States. The genus is characterized by short that are typically shorter than the and often narrow and widely separated. O. pinctus was described by Scudder in 1899 and is currently accepted as a valid species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oedaleonotus pinctus: /ˌiː.dæ.liː.əˈnoʊ.təs ˈpɪŋk.təs/
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Distribution
California. The Oedaleonotus is primarily distributed in California, with most having restricted ranges in this region.
Similar Taxa
- Oedaleonotus enigmaBoth belong to the Oedaleonotus and share the diagnostic short that are shorter than the , distinguishing them from the valley (O. enigma) which has variable tegmina length including long-winged forms.
- Other Oedaleonotus speciesThe contains approximately nine , seven of which are distinguished from O. enigma by possession of shorter than the ; O. pinctus likely shares this characteristic with these .