Trimerotropis gracilis
(Thomas, 1872)
Thomas' slender grasshopper, sagebrush clicker
Trimerotropis gracilis is a -winged in the Oedipodinae, known by the Thomas' slender grasshopper and sagebrush clicker. The was described by Thomas in 1872. It is recorded from Colorado, Wyoming, and Saskatchewan, placing it in the western North grassland and sagebrush . Like other members of the Trimerotropis, it likely inhabits open, dry , though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trimerotropis gracilis: /traɪˌmɛroʊˈtroʊpɪs ˈɡræˌsɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Colorado, Wyoming, and Saskatchewan in western North America. Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in these three jurisdictions, suggesting a range centered on the western Great Plains and Rocky Mountain foothills.
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Taxonomic placement
The is classified in the tribe Trimerotropini within the Oedipodinae, a group commonly known as -winged due to their often colorful hind .
Data gaps
The is listed in regional surveys for Colorado and Wyoming but lacks dedicated fact sheets or detailed biological accounts in the major western field guides, suggesting it is either uncommon or understudied relative to more economically significant species.