Oedaleonotus tenuipennis
(Scudder, 1897)
Oedaleonotus tenuipennis is a of spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae, described by Scudder in 1897. It is native to western North America, primarily California. The species is distinguished from by its narrow, slender tegmina (forewings) that are shorter than the pronotum. Seven other species in the Oedaleonotus share this characteristic short-winged , though O. tenuipennis is differentiated by specific structural details of the tegmina.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oedaleonotus tenuipennis: /ˌiːdəˌliːoʊˌnoʊtəs ˌtɛnjuˈɪpɛnɪs/
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Identification
possess tegmina that are shorter than the pronotum, narrow, and widely separated—traits shared with seven other Oedaleonotus distributed mainly in California. Specific diagnostic characters distinguishing O. tenuipennis from these are not detailed in available sources. The is characterized by the spur-throated grasshopper typical of Melanoplinae.
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Distribution
California; western North America.
Similar Taxa
- Oedaleonotus enigmaCongeneric with similar short-winged ; distinguished by distribution and specific tegmina structure details
- Other Oedaleonotus speciesSeven additional in share tegmina shorter than pronotum, narrow and widely separated; require detailed examination of tegmina structure for differentiation