Spanistic Desert Grasshopper

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Spaniacris deserticola: /ˌspæniˈækɹɪs ˌdɛzəɹˈtɪkoʊlə/

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Summary

Spaniacris deserticola, known as the Coachella Valley grasshopper or spanistic desert grasshopper, is a grasshopper species in the family Romaleidae. It is characterized by its slender body and camouflage coloration, found primarily in the desert regions of southern California and northern Mexico.

Physical Characteristics

Adults with slender body, camouflage patterned with stripes of mostly browns and grays; long slender limbs; head held significantly higher than thorax, with large, somewhat bulging eyes; short, saddle-shaped pronotum with no obvious carinae; hind wings narrow, unpatterned, slightly bluish/greenish.

Identification Tips

Slender body with camouflage patterns; high head position in relation to thorax; absence of carinae on pronotum.

Habitat

Sand areas with some gravel in Colorado Desert.

Distribution

Southeast California, adjacent southwest Arizona, and almost certainly into northeast Baja California Norte and northwest Sonora, Mexico.

Diet

Herbivorous, primarily consuming grasses and other vegetative material.

Life Cycle

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Reproduction

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Predators

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Conservation Status

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Ecosystem Role

Part of the desert ecosystem, contributing to the dietary needs of various predators and aiding in the decomposition of plant material.

Economic Impact

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Cultural Significance

Known locally as the Coachella Valley grasshopper, it can be of interest for ecological studies in the area.

Health Concerns

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Evolution

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Misconceptions

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Tags

• grasshopper
• desert
• California
• Romaleidae
• Spaniacris