Conozoa

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Conozoa: /kəˈnoʊzoʊə/

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Summary

Conozoa is a genus of grasshoppers with seven recognized species, forming three distinct groups based on specific traits. They are often confused with closely related genera and are recognized by subtle morphological differences and geographical patterns of distribution.

Physical Characteristics

Relatively small to medium-sized grasshoppers; slender, laterally compressed body, usually with lower hind angles of pronotum produced downward and often squared or toothed. Tegmina commonly with two dark roughly rectangular spots near costal margin. Hind wings yellow or yellowish, usually with a dark band crossing near middle, and a spur projecting toward base of wing.

Identification Tips

Most similar to species of Trimerotropis; subtle differences based on a combination of characters such as body shape and wing patterns. Conozoa are generally smaller and lack the dark bands on the top of folded tegmina that Trimerotropis may have.

Habitat

Primarily found in Western North America, especially west of the Rockies.

Distribution

Primarily within the United States, with one species entering extreme southwestern Canada and a few occurring into Mexico.

Diet

Herbivorous, primarily feeding on grasses and other vegetation.

Ecosystem Role

As herbivores, they play a role in the ecosystem by aiding in the decomposition of plant material and serving as prey for various predators.

Evolution

Agonozoa is recognized as a potential subgenus for species of the Rebellis species group. Traditionally treated as species of Trimerotropis until Otte's work in 1984.

Similar Taxa

• Trimerotropis
• Psinidini

Tags

• grasshoppers
• Acrididae
• Conozoa
• North America