Trimerotropis sparsa
(Thomas, 1875)
Badlands Grasshopper, Great Basin Grasshopper
Trimerotropis sparsa, commonly known as the badlands or great basin grasshopper, is a of band-winged grasshopper in the Acrididae. It is found in western North America, with records from Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. The species is associated with badlands and Great Basin .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trimerotropis sparsa: //ˌtraɪmɛˈrɒtrəpɪs ˈspɑrsə//
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Identification
As a member of the Trimerotropis, this possesses banded wings characteristic of the Oedipodinae . Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from such as T. latifasciata or T. pallidipennis are not documented in available sources.
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Habitat
Associated with badlands terrain and Great Basin environments. Specific microhabitat preferences are not documented.
Distribution
Western North America. Documented records exist for Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
Similar Taxa
- Trimerotropis latifasciataBroad-banded with similar cryptic coloration and preferences; distinguished by wing banding patterns and hind tibia coloration
- Trimerotropis pallidipennisPallid-winged grasshopper with overlapping range; differs in wing coloration and specificity
- Trimerotropis pistrinariaBarren land grasshopper with similar badlands association; distinguished by specific and morphological features
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Taxonomic Note
The was described by Thomas in 1875. It is classified within the tribe Trimerotropini of the Oedipodinae, commonly referred to as band-winged grasshoppers due to the colored bands on the hind wings characteristic of this group.