Agymnastus ingens
(Scudder, 1877)
Lubberly Band-winged Grasshopper
Agymnastus ingens, known as the lubberly band-winged grasshopper, is a of band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from California. Females are flightless, a distinctive trait within this species. The specific epithet 'ingens' is Latin for 'huge' or 'enormous'.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agymnastus ingens: //əˈɡɪmnəstəs ˈɪn.dʒɛnz//
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Identification
Females are flightless, which distinguishes them from males and from most other band-winged grasshoppers. Further diagnostic features require examination of specimens.
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Distribution
North America; confirmed in California. Specific preferences are not well documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Agymnastus speciesCongeneric share the -level trait of flightless females, requiring careful morphological examination for separation.
- Other Hippiscini tribe membersShare band-winged grasshopper characteristics; flightlessness in females is a key distinguishing feature of Agymnastus.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'ingens' derives from Latin, meaning 'huge' or 'enormous', suggesting this is notably large relative to or related grasshoppers.
Taxonomic history
Originally described by Scudder in 1877. Placed in tribe Hippiscini, Oedipodinae, within the band-winged grasshopper radiation.