Trimerotropis salina
McNeill, 1901
Alkali Grasshopper
Trimerotropis salina, commonly known as the alkali grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It was described by McNeill in 1901 and is found in North America. The species is associated with saline or alkaline , as indicated by its specific epithet and . It belongs to the Oedipodinae, which is characterized by species with banded wings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trimerotropis salina: /traɪˌmɛrəˈtroʊpɪs səˈlaɪnə/
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Habitat
Saline or alkaline environments, as suggested by the specific epithet "salina" and "alkali grasshopper."
Distribution
North America. The is predicted to occur in southern Wyoming based on distribution modeling, though it was not recorded in the 1988-2019 Wyoming survey. Distribution records include Nebraska.
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Taxonomic Classification
Trimerotropis salina is classified in the Oedipodinae (band-winged grasshoppers), tribe Trimerotropini. This group is characterized by having hind wings with dark bands or other distinctive color patterns.
Survey Limitations
The was not recorded in the extensive 1988-2019 Wyoming survey, which collected over 14,000 and identified more than 400,000 specimens. The survey noted that species from the desert southwest and certain other regions were underrepresented due to geographic in collection efforts. T. salina was listed among species predicted to occur in Wyoming but not documented during the survey period.