Heliastus benjamini

Caudell, 1905

Arroyo Grasshopper

Heliastus benjamini, commonly known as the arroyo , is a band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Arizona and broader distribution in the southwestern United States. The inhabits desert environments, particularly canyon and arroyo systems.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Heliastus benjamini: /hɛˈliː.əstəs bɛnˈdʒæmɪnaɪ/

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Habitat

Desert canyons and arroyos (dry desert washes). The directly references this association.

Distribution

North America, specifically documented from Arizona and the southwestern United States. GBIF records confirm presence in Arizona.

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Taxonomic Placement

Classified in Oedipodinae (band-winged grasshoppers) and tribe Hippiscini. The was historically placed in Gomphocerinae by some authors, but current orthopteran places Heliastus in Oedipodinae.

Etymology

The specific epithet 'benjamini' and 'arroyo ' reflect its preference for arroyo systems.