Shotwellia
Gurney, 1940
Species Guides
1Shotwellia is a of band-winged grasshoppers in the Acrididae. The sole described , Shotwellia isleta, is a rare North American grasshopper known from limited locations in the Chihuahuan Desert. It has historically been difficult to classify phylogenetically due to its unique morphological characteristics. The genus is currently placed within the Chortophaga genus group based on molecular and morphological evidence.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Shotwellia: //ʃɒtˈwɛliə//
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Habitat
Freshwater ephemeral desert lake beds in the Chihuahuan Desert.
Distribution
Known from isolated locations in the Chihuahuan Desert of New Mexico, USA and Mexico.
Human Relevance
Shotwellia isleta is a of conservation concern due to impacts from human activity on ephemeral desert lake beds.
Similar Taxa
- ChortophagaShotwellia is sister to Chortophaga and other in the Chortophaga genus group; molecular and morphological analysis supports this relationship while distinguishing Shotwellia as a separate genus.