Spharagemon marmoratum

(Harris, 1841)

Marbled Grasshopper

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Spharagemon marmoratum, commonly known as the Marbled , is a band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is distinguished by its marbled or mottled coloration. The occurs in eastern North America, with records from Florida, Georgia, and Massachusetts. It belongs to the tribe Trimerotropini, which includes other band-winged grasshoppers with distinctive wing patterns.

Southern marbled grasshopper (27669104387) by Melissa McMasters from Memphis, TN, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Southern Marbled Grasshopper - Spharagemon marmoratum pictum, Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park, Lake Placid, Florida by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Southern Marbled Grasshopper - Spharagemon marmoratum pictum, Highlands Hammock State Park, Sebring, Florida, December 5, 2021 (53074990696) by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Spharagemon marmoratum: /sfərəˈdʒiːmɒn ˌmɑrməˈrɑːtəm/

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Distribution

Eastern North America. Documented from Florida, Georgia, and Massachusetts.

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