Encoptolophus subgracilis
Caudell, 1903
southwestern dusky grasshopper
Encoptolophus subgracilis is a band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae, described by Caudell in 1903. It is currently considered a synonym of Nebulatettix subgracilis. The species is found in southwestern North America. Limited specific biological information is available for this , with most detailed studies focusing on the related species E. costalis (formerly E. sordidus costalis).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Encoptolophus subgracilis: /ɛnˌkɒptəˈloʊfəs ˌsʌbɡræˈsɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, Mississippi, Nebraska, Texas, and northeastern Mexico. The appears to have a southwestern North American distribution, though specific range boundaries are poorly documented due to taxonomic uncertainty and limited survey effort.
Similar Taxa
- Encoptolophus costalisFormerly treated as a (E. sordidus costalis), this shares the 'dusky ' and similar . E. costalis has been extensively studied in western North American grasslands, while E. subgracilis remains poorly known. The two were historically confused, and much literature on 'dusky grasshopper' may refer to E. costalis rather than E. subgracilis.
- Nebulatettix subgracilisCurrently accepted name for this following taxonomic revision. E. subgracilis is treated as a synonym in modern classifications.
Misconceptions
Much ecological literature on 'dusky ' refers to Encoptolophus costalis (formerly E. sordidus costalis), not E. subgracilis. The two have been taxonomically confused, and detailed biological accounts in sources like Pfadt's field guides and Wyoming/Colorado grasshopper manuals pertain to E. costalis. E. subgracilis-specific remains largely undocumented.