Clypeotettix
Hancock, 1902
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1Clypeotettix is a of pygmy grasshoppers in the Tetrigidae, established by Hancock in 1902. These small orthopterans are characterized by their elongated pronotum that extends backward over the , a defining trait of the family. The genus occurs in Central America and southern Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clypeotettix: //ˌklɪpi.oʊˈtɛtɪks//
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Identification
Members of Clypeotettix can be distinguished from other tetrigine by features of the and facial structure, though specific diagnostic characters require examination of . The genus name refers to the clypeal region, suggesting modified mouthpart or facial compared to related genera.
Distribution
Guatemala; central Mexico; northeastern Mexico; Nicaragua.
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Taxonomic notes
The was established by J.L. Hancock in 1902. As with many tetrigine genera, -level remains incompletely resolved, and the group would benefit from modern revisionary work.