Lactista gibbosa
Lactista gibbosa is a of -winged in the . The Lactista includes small to -sized grasshoppers with distinctive patterns, typically found in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Members of this genus are characterized by their banded and relatively short distances compared to some other grasshopper groups.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lactista gibbosa: /lækˈtɪstə gɪˈboʊsə/
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Distribution
The Lactista occurs from Arizona to Texas, south into Mexico. Related such as Lactista aztecus have been documented in Tucson, Arizona.
Behavior
Members of the Lactista, including related , typically short distances before settling again. They are generally less migratory than some other -winged .
Similar Taxa
- Lactista aztecusSimilar size range (19-25 mm), with black , and overlapping geographic distribution in Arizona, Texas, and Mexico. L. aztecus is distinguished by a single bar across the matched by a bar on the hind leg .
- Trimerotropis pallidipennisAnother common -winged in the same region with pale marked by a broad black band, but larger (31-42 mm) and with different pattern.
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Taxonomic Note
The Lactista is classified in the Oedipodinae, the -winged , characterized by their colorful that are typically concealed beneath the when at rest.