Sticthippus
Sticthippus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Orthoptera
- Suborder: Caelifera
- Family: Acrididae
- Subfamily: Oedipodinae
- Tribe: Hippiscini
- Genus: Sticthippus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sticthippus: /stɪkˈθɪpəs/
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Summary
Sticthippus is a genus of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, represented by one described species, Sticthippus californicus.
Physical Characteristics
Fastigium wider than long; pale stripe along humeral angle of tegmina; dark spots on tegmina irregular; inner face of hind femur usually yellow to orange with darker cross bands; hind tibiae yellow to red, often orange; hind wings yellow with dark band near outer margin, apex usually suffused dark.
Identification Tips
Distinguished by male epiphallus being bilobed instead of trilobed, and antennae generally straight to the tip in males. Females are stocky with shorter wings often not reaching the end of the abdomen.
Habitat
Primarily found in grassland habitats west of the Sierra Nevada and Peninsular Ranges, particularly at higher elevations in mountain areas.
Distribution
Endemic to California, but has disappeared from many areas.
Life Cycle
Overwinters as nymphs and matures in spring.
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Tags
- Sticthippus
- grasshoppers
- California
- Acrididae