Autumn Yellow-winged Grasshopper
Arphia xanthoptera
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Orthoptera
- Suborder: Caelifera
- Family: Acrididae
- Subfamily: Oedipodinae
- Tribe: Arphiini
- Genus: Arphia
- Species: xanthoptera
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arphia xanthoptera: /ˈɑːrfiə zænˈθɒptərə/
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Summary
Arphia xanthoptera, commonly known as the autumn yellow-winged grasshopper, is a large species within the band-winged grasshopper family, notable for its distinct coloration and habitat preference in North American grasslands.
Physical Characteristics
One of the largest of its genus, typically dark with yellow hindwings. Males: 31-38 mm, Females: 36-46 mm. Distinctive un-cut crested pronotum and dark hind tibiae.
Identification Tips
Look for the distinctive yellow hindwings and large size compared to similar species. The un-cut crested pronotum is also a key identifying feature.
Habitat
Eastern and central United States dry fields, prairies, open woods.
Distribution
North America, especially in the eastern and central regions.
Diet
Feeds mostly on grasses.
Life Cycle
Overwinters as eggs laid in soil. Hatches in spring and matures in summer. Adults typically present from July to November.
Economic Impact
Not abundant enough to be of agricultural importance.
Similar Taxa
- Arphia sulphurea
- Arphia conspersa
- Arphia granulata
- Arphia simplex
- A. pseudonietana
Tags
- grasshopper
- Acrididae
- Autumn Yellow-winged Grasshopper
- orthoptera