Phrynotettix
Glover, 1872
Toad Lubbers
Phrynotettix is a of flightless known as toad lubbers in the . The genus contains at least three described distributed across the southwestern United States and Mexico. These insects are characterized by their , toad-like body form and reduced . They are closely related to other Romaleidae genera such as Romalea.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phrynotettix: /ˌfrɪnoʊˈtɛtɪks/
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Identification
Members of Phrynotettix can be distinguished from other by their compact, toad-like body shape and reduced or absent . The is distinguished from the closely related Romalea by subtle morphological differences in body proportions and genitalic structure. Specific -level identification requires examination of male and other subtle characters.
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Distribution
Southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- RomaleaBoth belong to and share the ''; Phrynotettix are generally smaller and more compact with more reduced than .
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Species Composition
The contains at least three described : Phrynotettix robertsi Rehn & Grant, 1959; Phrynotettix robustus (Bruner, 1889), commonly known as the toad lubber; and Phrynotettix tshivavensis (Haldeman, 1852), commonly known as the Chihuahua lubber.