Phrynotettix
Glover, 1872
Toad Lubbers
Species Guides
2- Phrynotettix robustus(robust toad lubber)
- Phrynotettix tshivavensis(Chihuahua lubber)
Phrynotettix is a of flightless grasshoppers known as toad lubbers in the Romaleidae. The genus contains at least three described distributed across the southwestern United States and Mexico. These insects are characterized by their robust, toad-like body form and reduced wings. 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 Romaleidae by their compact, toad-like body shape and reduced or absent wings. 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 genitalia and other subtle characters.
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Distribution
Southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- RomaleaBoth belong to Romaleidae and share the 'lubber grasshoppers'; Phrynotettix are generally smaller and more compact with more reduced wings than Romalea microptera.
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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 robust toad lubber; and Phrynotettix tshivavensis (Haldeman, 1852), commonly known as the Chihuahua lubber.