Arphia pecos
Otte, 1984
Pecos Arphia
Arphia pecos, the Pecos Arphia, is a band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It was described by Otte in 1984. The occurs in Central America and North America, with confirmed records from Texas.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Central America and North America; confirmed records from Texas.
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Taxonomic Note
Arphia pecos is one of approximately 16 in the Arphia. The genus includes better-known species such as Arphia conspersa (specklewinged ) and Arphia pseudonietana (redwinged grasshopper), which are widespread in western North America. The specific epithet 'pecos' likely refers to the Pecos River region of Texas and New Mexico, though this has not been formally documented.