Nisquallia
Rehn, 1952
Olympic Grasshoppers
Species Guides
1- Nisquallia olympica(Olympic Grasshopper)
Nisquallia is a of spur-throated grasshoppers in the Acrididae, containing at least one described , N. olympica. The genus was established by Rehn in 1952 and is to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. These grasshoppers belong to the diverse Melanoplinae, which includes many North American species.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of Nisquallia can be distinguished from other Melanoplinae by the presence of a spur on the surface of the throat (), a characteristic feature of spur-throated grasshoppers. Specific identification features for the genus require examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological characters used in Acrididae .
Distribution
Washington state, USA. The appears to be restricted to the Pacific Northwest region of North America, with records centered on the Olympic Peninsula area.
Similar Taxa
- MelanoplusBoth belong to Melanoplinae and share the spur-throated characteristic; Nisquallia is distinguished by specific genitalic and other morphological features described by Rehn (1952)
- Other Melanoplinae generaMultiple in this share the prosternal spur; precise identification requires examination of detailed structural characters
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Taxonomic history
The was described by James A. G. Rehn in 1952, with N. olympica as the type . The genus name references the Nisqually River region of Washington state.