Arphia sulphurea
(Fabricius, 1781)
Sulphur-winged Grasshopper, Spring Yellow-winged Locust, Spring Yellow-winged Grasshopper
Arphia sulphurea is a band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae, commonly known as the sulphur-winged . It is distinguished by its bright yellow hind wings, which are visible during . The is found in North America and is active primarily in spring, earning it the alternative "spring yellow-winged grasshopper." It belongs to the Arphia, which includes several species with colorful hind wings and crepitating flight displays.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records include Georgia and broader North American presence.
Seasonality
Active primarily in spring; present in early spring.
Similar Taxa
- Arphia conspersaBoth are band-winged grasshoppers in the same with similar body shape and crepitating , but A. conspersa has red, orange, or yellow hind wings and is prevalent as in spring, while A. sulphurea has distinctly sulphur-yellow hind wings
- Arphia pseudonietanaBoth are Arphia with colorful hind wings; A. pseudonietana has red hind wings and are present in late summer and fall, separated seasonally from A. sulphurea which is active in spring
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Taxonomic Note
The Arphia contains approximately 16 , most of which are western North characterized by banded hind wings and crepitating displays. Arphia sulphurea is one of the few species with distinctly yellow (sulphur-colored) hind wings.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'sulphurea' refers to the sulphur-yellow coloration of the hind wings, a diagnostic feature of this .