Trimerotropis leucophaea
Rentz & Weissman, 1984
Inyo Blue-wing Grasshopper
Trimerotropis leucophaea, described by Rentz & Weissman in 1984, is a band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. The is known from California and is part of the North American grasshopper fauna. As a member of the Trimerotropis, it belongs to a group known for cryptic coloration and banded wings. Very few observations of this species have been recorded.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trimerotropis leucophaea: /trɪmɛroʊtrɒpɪs luːkoʊˈfiːə/
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Distribution
California, United States; North America. Distribution records are sparse, with only 7 observations documented in iNaturalist.
Similar Taxa
- Trimerotropis latifasciataBoth are Trimerotropis with banded wings, though T. latifasciata has broader wing bands and is found on clay exposures rather than the specific California range of T. leucophaea.
- Trimerotropis saxatilisAnother cryptically colored Trimerotropis with similar preferences for rocky or lichen-covered surfaces, but T. saxatilis has more greenish coloration and occurs in different geographic regions.
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Taxonomic note
The was described relatively recently (1984) by Rentz & Weissman, making it one of the more recently described species in the Trimerotropis. The specific epithet 'leucophaea' refers to grayish or ashen coloration, likely describing the species' cryptic appearance.