Asemoplus montanus

(Bruner, 1885)

Montana Grasshopper

Asemoplus montanus, commonly known as the Montana , is a of spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae. The species was originally described by Bruner in 1885 under the Bradynotes. It is currently classified within the genus Asemoplus, which belongs to the tribe Podismini. The species is found in North America, with confirmed distribution records from Washington state.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Asemoplus montanus: /æˈsɛm.əˌplʌs mɒnˈteɪ.nəs/

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Identification

As a spur-throated grasshopper, Asemoplus montanus possesses the characteristic projection on the typical of the Melanoplinae . The is classified within the tribe Podismini, which includes grasshoppers generally associated with rocky or montane . Specific diagnostic features distinguishing A. montanus from and other Podismini are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

North America. Confirmed records exist from Washington state. The specific epithet "montanus" suggests association with mountainous terrain, though this inference is not explicitly confirmed in sources.

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Taxonomic History

The was originally described as Bradynotes montanus by Bruner in 1885. It has since been transferred to the Asemoplus, reflecting ongoing revisions in the classification of Melanoplinae grasshoppers.

Data Availability

Available sources provide minimal biological detail beyond taxonomic classification and basic distribution. The 52 iNaturalist observations suggest the is documented but not well-studied in published literature.