Hypsalonia rentzi
Gurney & Eades, 1961
Hypsalonia rentzi is a of spur-throated grasshopper in the Acrididae, described by Gurney & Eades in 1961. It belongs to the tribe Podismini within the Melanoplinae. The species is known from limited occurrence records in western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hypsalonia rentzi: /hɪpsəˈloʊniə ˈrɛnzi/
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Identification
As a member of the tribe Podismini, this likely possesses the characteristic spur on the (spur-throated grasshopper), though this has not been explicitly documented in available sources. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from in Hypsalonia remain undescribed in accessible literature.
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Distribution
Recorded from California and western North America. The 15 iNaturalist observations suggest a restricted or poorly sampled range.
Similar Taxa
- Hypsalonia gracilisCongeneric in the same ; likely shares morphological similarities and preferences, requiring detailed examination of genitalia or other subtle characters for separation.
- Other Podismini genera (e.g., Podisma, Parapodisma)Share the spur-throated characteristic and general body plan; identification to and requires examination of pronotal shape, wing development, and male genitalia.
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Taxonomic Note
The Hypsalonia was revised by Gurney & Eades in their 1961 description of this . The tribe Podismini, to which it belongs, is primarily Holarctic in distribution, with this species representing a western Nearctic occurrence.
Data Limitations
This is known from very few documented occurrences. The 15 iNaturalist observations represent a substantial portion of available occurrence data, indicating significant gaps in formal collection records and biological knowledge.