Spharagemon crepitans
(Saussure, 1884)
Crepitating Grasshopper
Spharagemon crepitans, the crepitating , is a band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is native to North America. The belongs to the Oedipodinae, a group characterized by banded wings and often associated with open, sandy . It is one of several species in the Spharagemon, which are commonly known as mottled sand grasshoppers.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Spharagemon crepitans: //sfəˈrædʒɪˌmɒn ˈkɹɛpɪˌtænz//
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records include Georgia.
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Taxonomic Placement
Spharagemon crepitans is placed in the tribe Trimerotropini within the Oedipodinae. The Spharagemon includes several other North American such as S. collare, S. equale, S. bolli, and S. humile.