Metator nevadensis
(Bruner, 1908)
Metator nevadensis is a of band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is found in North America, with records from Nevada. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited information available beyond its taxonomic placement and basic geographic occurrence.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metator nevadensis: /mɛˈteɪtɔrˌnɛvəˈdɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Nevada; present in North America. Specific range details beyond Nevada are not well documented.
Human Relevance
In 1921, Metator nevadensis and the orangelegged grasshopper (Spharagemon equale) caused considerable damage to cattle ranges on bunchgrass prairie in British Columbia. This represents a rare documented instance of this reaching economically damaging densities.
Similar Taxa
- Spharagemon equaleBoth were involved in the 1921 British Columbia range damage incident and may co-occur in western grassland
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Taxonomic Note
The is placed in the tribe Psinidiini within the Oedipodinae, consistent with other band-winged grasshoppers.