Nisquallia olympica
Rehn, 1952
Olympic Grasshopper
Nisquallia olympica is a of in the Acrididae, Melanoplinae. It is known by the Olympic Grasshopper and has been documented primarily from Washington state in the Pacific Northwest of North America. The species was described by Rehn in 1952.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nisquallia olympica: /nɪsˈkwɒliə oʊˈlɪmpɪkə/
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Distribution
Washington state, North America. Distribution records indicate presence in this region based on GBIF data.
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Taxonomic note
The Nisquallia is classified within the Melanoplinae, a diverse group of spur-throated grasshoppers. The specific epithet 'olympica' likely refers to the Olympic Mountains or Olympic Peninsula region of Washington state, consistent with its documented distribution.