Phaedrotettix concinnus
(Scudder, 1897)
Phaedrotettix concinnus is a of spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae, described by Scudder in 1897. It belongs to the Melanoplinae, a diverse group of North . The Phaedrotettix is part of the tribe Melanoplini. Available records indicate occurrence in Texas, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phaedrotettix concinnus: /ˌfaɪdroʊˈtɛtɪks kənˈsɪnəs/
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Identification
As a member of the spur-throated grasshopper group ( Melanoplinae), P. concinnus possesses the diagnostic spur or projection on the surface of the throat () characteristic of this lineage. Specific distinguishing features from and related melanopline are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Texas, USA. The precise range boundaries and additional localities within or beyond this state are not established in available literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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