Trimerotropis californica
Bruner, 1889
strenuous grasshopper, California band-winged grasshopper
Trimerotropis californica, commonly known as the strenuous or California band-winged grasshopper, is a of band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It was first described by Bruner in 1889. The species belongs to the Oedipodinae, characterized by banded wings. Distribution records indicate presence in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trimerotropis californica: /ˌtraɪmɛroʊˈtroʊpɪs ˌkælɪˈfɔrnɪkə/
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Distribution
Documented from California, Idaho, New Mexico, Utah, and northeastern Mexico. In Wyoming, it has been reported from southwestern regions. The is associated with the southwestern United States and adjacent portions of Mexico.
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Taxonomic Notes
Described by Bruner in 1889. The name 'californica' refers to the state of California, where the species was likely first collected or described. As a member of the Oedipodinae (band-winged grasshoppers), it possesses the characteristic banded hind wings typical of this .
Survey Limitations
According to the Wyoming Distribution Atlas, this is noted as potentially underrepresented in standard survey efforts due to its occurrence in the desert southwest, which received less collecting effort compared to eastern Wyoming and the Big Horn Basin. Additionally, as a band-winged grasshopper, it may avoid sweep net collecting due to active characteristics.