Xanthippus
Xanthippus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Orthoptera
- Suborder: Caelifera
- Family: Acrididae
- Subfamily: Oedipodinae
- Tribe: Hippiscini
- Genus: Xanthippus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xanthippus: //zænˈθɪpəs//
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Summary
Xanthippus is a genus within the Acrididae family, characterized by diverse populations in western North America, known for their herbivorous diet and distinctive variations based on location.
Physical Characteristics
Variable populations show differences in coloration and morphology depending on geographical location, particularly west of the Rockies.
Identification Tips
Specimens resembling Xanthippus should be compared with closely related genera Agymnastus, Cratypedes, and Sticthippus.
Distribution
Primarily found in areas west of the Rocky Mountains in North America.
Diet
Herbivorous, primarily feeding on grasses and other herbaceous plants.
Evolution
Closely related to genera Agymnastus, Cratypedes, and Sticthippus, which may be taxonomically linked.
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Tags
- Insect
- Orthoptera
- Xanthippus