Appalachia
Appalachia
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Orthoptera
- Suborder: Caelifera
- Family: Acrididae
- Subfamily: Melanoplinae
- Tribe: Podismini
- Genus: Appalachia
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Appalachia: /ˌæpəˈleɪʃə/
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Summary
The genus Appalachia, described by Rehn & Rehn in 1936, contains two species that are localized within the Appalachian region. The genus is part of the family Acrididae, commonly known for their members being grasshoppers. The region known as Appalachia spans across the eastern United States, characterized by its mountainous terrain and diverse ecosystems.
Tags
- genus
- Appalachia
- orthoptera