Conozoa nicola
(Rentz & Weissman, 1981)
San Nicolas Grasshopper
Conozoa nicola, the San Nicolas , is a band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is to San Nicolas Island, California, and was described by Rentz and Weissman in 1981. The species belongs to a of grasshoppers commonly associated with arid and semi-arid in western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Conozoa nicola: /koʊˈnɔːzoʊə nɪˈkoʊlə/
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Habitat
San Nicolas Island, the westernmost of the Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California. The island has a Mediterranean climate with coastal scrub and grassland vegetation.
Distribution
to San Nicolas Island, California, USA. No confirmed records from other locations.
Similar Taxa
- Conozoa carinataBoth are band-winged grasshoppers in the Conozoa with similar overall body plans, but C. carinata has a more widespread distribution in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
- Conozoa sulcifronsAnother congeneric found in western North America; distinguished by differences in pronotal and wing .
More Details
Conservation Status
As an island with restricted range, C. nicola may be vulnerable to disturbance, , and climate change, though specific conservation assessments have not been widely published.
Taxonomic History
The was described relatively recently (1981) compared to many North , reflecting ongoing taxonomic refinement in the Conozoa and the Oedipodinae .