Phaulotettix compressus
Scudder, 1897
Phaulotettix compressus is a of in the , described by Scudder in 1897. Records indicate a distribution in northeastern Mexico. The Phaulotettix includes flightless desert grasshoppers that inhabit aridland scrub environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phaulotettix compressus: /faʊloʊˈtɛtɪks kəmˈprɛsəs/
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Habitat
Aridland scrub; associated with thorny, leguminous shrubs and roosting on Sotol (Dasylirion) leaves during midday heat.
Distribution
Northeastern Mexico.
Behavior
Has been observed roosting in clusters on the undersides of Sotol leaves during extreme heat, sheltering from direct sun exposure.