Tettigidea acuta
Morse, 1895
acute pygmy grasshopper
Tettigidea acuta is a small pygmy in the Tetrigidae, first described by Morse in 1895. It is found in eastern and southeastern North America. As a member of Tetrigidae, it shares the family's characteristic elongated pronotum that extends backward over the . The species has been documented in states including Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, and Kentucky.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tettigidea acuta: /tɛtɪˈɡiːdə əˈkjuːtə/
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Identification
Tettigidea acuta can be distinguished from the similar and sympatric Tettigidea lateralis (black-sided pygmy ) by its more elongated body form. The pronotum extends further posteriorly compared to T. lateralis, which has a shorter, more pronotum. In T. acuta, the lateral margins of the pronotum are more rounded, whereas T. lateralis shows more angular lateral pronotal margins. The also tends to be slightly larger than many , with some individuals approaching 15mm in length.
Distribution
Eastern and southeastern United States. Documented occurrences include Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, and Kentucky.
Similar Taxa
- Tettigidea lateralisSympatric with similar size and general appearance; distinguished by shorter, more pronotum with angular lateral margins versus the more elongated, rounded pronotum of T. acuta