Trimerotropis occidentalis

(Bruner, 1889)

Occidental Grasshopper

Trimerotropis occidentalis, commonly known as the occidental , is a band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is native to western North America, with documented occurrence in California. As a member of the Oedipodinae, it possesses the enlarged hind wings characteristic of band-winged grasshoppers. The species was described by Bruner in 1889.

High Mountain Grasshopper on Western pasqueflower - Flickr - brewbooks by brewbooks from near Seattle, USA. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.Trimerotropis occidentalis by Don Loarie. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trimerotropis occidentalis: /ˌtraɪmɛrəˈtroʊpɪs ˌɒksɪˈdɛntəlɪs/

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Distribution

Documented from California and western North America. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with specific distribution in California.

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