Chimarocephala
Scudder, 1875
Species Guides
3- Chimarocephala californica
- Chimarocephala elongata(Rentz' Meadow Hopper)
- Chimarocephala pacifica(Painted Meadow Grasshopper)
Chimarocephala is a of band-winged grasshoppers in the Acrididae, established by Scudder in 1875. The genus contains at least three described distributed in western North America, including the California clouded grasshopper (C. californica), painted meadow grasshopper (C. pacifica), and C. elongata. Species in this genus have been studied for their complex acoustic and visual communication systems.
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Habitat
Grassland and meadow environments in western North America.
Distribution
Western North America, primarily California and adjacent regions.
Behavior
Males of at least one (C. pacifica pacifica) produce stridulations and vibrations for communication; both sexes perform a waving gesture. These signals function in premating, mating, disturbance, and defense contexts. Female sexual receptivity occurs in cyclic phases that dictate mating timing.