Sticthippus
Scudder, 1892
Species Guides
1- Sticthippus californicus(fastigial range grasshopper)
Sticthippus is a of band-winged grasshoppers in the Acrididae, established by Scudder in 1892. The genus contains a single described , S. californicus. It belongs to the tribe Hippiscini within the Oedipodinae. The genus is to California.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sticthippus: /stɪkˈθɪpəs/
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Identification
As a , Sticthippus is distinguished from other Hippiscini genera by the unique combination of traits exhibited by S. californicus. Band-winged grasshoppers in this tribe typically possess expanded hind wings with dark bands, though specific diagnostic features for Sticthippus relative to closely related genera such as Hippiscus and Leprus are not well documented in available sources.
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Distribution
California, United States. The is to this state, with distribution records limited to this region.
Similar Taxa
- HippiscusBoth belong to the tribe Hippiscini and share the band-winged grasshopper ; Hippiscus contains multiple and has a broader distribution.
- LeprusAnother in the Hippiscini tribe with similar band-winged characteristics; Leprus are generally more widespread across western North America.
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Taxonomic status
The is , containing only Sticthippus californicus. The authorship is attributed to Scudder, 1892.