Karokia
Rehn, 1964
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2Karokia is a of spur-throated grasshoppers in the Acrididae, established by Rehn in 1964. The genus contains at least two described : Karokia blanci and Karokia memorialis. It belongs to the Melanoplinae, a diverse group of North commonly known as spur-throated grasshoppers due to a distinctive projection on the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Karokia: //kəˈroʊkiə//
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Identification
As a of Melanoplinae, Karokia possess the 's characteristic spur on the , a projection between the front legs. Species-level identification requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological features; K. blanci and K. memorialis are distinguished by differences in these structures as described in their original species .
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Distribution
Known from California based on distribution records. The type locality of Karokia blanci is in California, and Karokia memorialis was described from material collected in California.
Similar Taxa
- MelanoplusMelanoplus is the largest and most diverse in Melanoplinae, sharing the spur-throated characteristic. Karokia are distinguished by subtle differences in male genitalia and body proportions, requiring careful examination to separate from this widespread genus.
- PhoetaliotesAnother of Melanoplinae with similar body plan and spur-throated . Karokia is distinguished by specific features of the and as detailed in original descriptions.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by James A. G. Rehn in 1964 with Karokia blanci as the type . The second species, Karokia memorialis, was described by Gurney and Buxton in 1968. Both species descriptions are based on limited material, contributing to the genus remaining poorly known.