Trimerotropis topanga
Rentz & Weissman, 1981
Topanga Grasshopper
Trimerotropis topanga is a -winged in the , described in 1981 from California. It belongs to the Trimerotropis, a group characterized by banded and association with open, often sandy or gravelly . The is known from limited records in southern California and has been documented in citizen science platforms.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trimerotropis topanga: //ˌtraɪmɛˈrɒtrəpɪs toʊˈpæŋɡə//
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Distribution
Known from southern California, with records from the Santa Monica Mountains region (Topanga area). GBIF records indicate presence in California, with broader distribution indicated as Middle America and North America.
Similar Taxa
- Trimerotropis pallidipennisSimilar -winged with pale ; T. topanga distinguished by more restricted California distribution and likely differences in banding pattern
- Trimerotropis verruculataAnother -winged Trimerotropis with which T. topanga may co-occur in California; separation requires examination of male and pattern details