Morsea dumicola
Rehn & Hebard, 1918
yavapai monkey grasshopper
Morsea dumicola, commonly known as the yavapai , is a of monkey grasshopper in the Eumastacidae. The species was described by Rehn and Hebard in 1918. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Arizona. Monkey grasshoppers (family Eumastacidae) are a distinctive group of characterized by their aposematic coloration and habits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Morsea dumicola: //ˈmɔːrsiə ˌdjuːmɪˈkoʊlə//
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Distribution
Arizona, United States; North America. The has been recorded from sand dune in the southwestern United States.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'dumicola' likely derives from Latin 'dumus' (thicket, bush) and '-cola' (dweller), suggesting an association with shrubby or bushy . The 'yavapai' refers to Yavapai County or the Yavapai people of Arizona, indicating the geographic region where the was first discovered or is particularly associated with.
Taxonomic Notes
Morsea dumicola belongs to the Morseinae and tribe Morseini within Eumastacidae. The Morsea is to North America and contains multiple , many with limited distributions in the southwestern United States and Mexico.