Paratylotropidia beutenmuelleri
Morse, 1907
Beutenmueller's grasshopper, Beutenmüller's locust
Paratylotropidia beutenmuelleri is a of spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is one of relatively few species in the Paratylotropidia, which is characterized by the presence of a distinct spur on the . The species was described by Morse in 1907 and is native to North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paratylotropidia beutenmuelleri: //ˌpær.ə.taɪ.loʊˈtrɒp.ɪd.i.ə ˌbjʊ.tɛnˈmjuː.lɛr.i//
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Identification
As a member of the spur-throated grasshoppers ( Melanoplinae), this possesses a small but distinct spur or on the between the front legs. The Paratylotropidia can be distinguished from the related genus Dactylotum by subtle differences in pronotal shape and male genitalia structure. Specific diagnostic features for P. beutenmuelleri require examination of specimens.
Distribution
Recorded from North Carolina and more broadly across North America. The precise range boundaries remain poorly documented due to limited collection records.
Similar Taxa
- Paratylotropidia brevipennisCongeneric with overlapping North American distribution; requires careful examination of pronotal proportions and male shape for separation.
- Dactylotum bicolorShares spur-throated and similar body plan; distinguished by more vivid coloration patterns and differences in pronotal structure.
More Details
Taxonomic history
The Paratylotropidia was erected to accommodate previously placed in related genera but distinguished by specific structural characters of the pronotum and male terminalia.
Collection rarity
With only 9 observations in iNaturalist as of source date, this appears to be infrequently encountered or underreported, possibly due to cryptic habits or genuinely restricted distribution.