Microtes occidentalis
(Bruner, 1893)
little buzzer grasshopper
Microtes occidentalis, commonly known as the little buzzer , is a of band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is native to North America, with documented presence in California. The species is classified as vulnerable by NatureServe.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Microtes occidentalis: /maɪˈkroʊtiːz ˌɑksɪˈdɛntəlɪs/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from California.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Bumble Bees: Feeling Impact of Climate Change | Bug Squad
- Probing the Molecular Interactions Between Western Flower Thrips and the Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus | Bug Squad
- Flabellate Grasshopper
- Ticks Can Do More Than 'Tick You Off' | Bug Squad
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- List of Species Fact Sheets| Grasshoppers of Wyoming and the West