Spharagemon saxatile
Morse, 1894
Ledge Grasshopper
Spharagemon saxatile is a band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae, commonly known as the ledge . It was described by Morse in 1894 and is native to North America. The is part of the Oedipodinae, which includes grasshoppers with enlarged hind wings often featuring distinct color patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Spharagemon saxatile: /sfərəˈdʒiːmən sæksəˈtaɪli/
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Distribution
Alabama; Connecticut; Massachusetts; Virginia
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Taxonomic placement
Classified within tribe Trimerotropini of Oedipodinae, a group characterized by banded or colored hind wings used in display and escape .
Observation records
iNaturalist records indicate 134 observations of this , suggesting it is documented but not commonly encountered.