Arphia simplex
Scudder, 1875
Plains Yellow-winged Grasshopper
Arphia simplex, commonly known as the plains yellow-winged , is a of band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is distinguished by yellow hindwings that are visible in . The species occurs in Central America and North America, with records from Nebraska, Texas, and Mexico. It belongs to the Oedipodinae, a group known for producing sounds by snapping their wings in flight.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arphia simplex: /ˈɑːr.fi.ə ˈsɪm.plɛks/
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Identification
Can be distinguished from by yellow hindwings; Arphia conspersa has speckled or spotted wings, and Arphia pseudonietana has red or pinkish hindwings. The specific epithet 'simplex' may refer to relatively plain or unmarked wing coloration compared to other Arphia .
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Distribution
Recorded from Nebraska, Texas, and Mexico (Gulf region). Present in Central America and North America broadly.
Behavior
Produces snapping sounds in by striking the front and hind wings together, a characteristic of band-winged grasshoppers (Oedipodinae).
Similar Taxa
- Arphia conspersaHas speckled or spotted hindwings rather than plain yellow; both are band-winged grasshoppers in the same
- Arphia pseudonietanaHas red or pinkish hindwings rather than yellow; similar size and body form
- Arphia xanthopteraAlso has yellow wings; specific differences in wing pattern and body proportions require closer examination
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Taxonomic History
Described by Scudder in 1875. The has been consistently placed in the Arphia, Oedipodinae.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'simplex' is Latin for 'simple' or 'plain', likely referring to the relatively unmarked yellow hindwings compared to the spotted or banded patterns of related .