Paratettix

Bolívar, 1887

ground-hoppers, pygmy grasshoppers

Species Guides

Paratettix aztecus(Aztec pygmy grasshopper)
Paratettix brevipennis(short-winged pygmy grasshopper)
Paratettix cucullatus(hooded grouse locust)
Paratettix mexicanus(Mexican pygmy grasshopper)
Paratettix rugosus(rough-back pygmy grasshopper)
Paratettix toltecus(Toltec pygmy grasshopper)

Paratettix is a of pygmy grasshoppers ( Tetrigidae) comprising more than 60 described distributed worldwide. These small, jumping insects are characterized by an elongated pronotum that often extends over the . The genus has been documented across multiple continents including Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Australia, and the Americas. Individual species such as P. meridionalis and P. voeltzkowianus have been subjects of bioecological study, revealing associations with moist environments and specific dietary preferences.

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Aztec Pygmy Grasshopper - Flickr - treegrow by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Aztec Pygmy Grasshopper - Flickr - treegrow (1) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paratettix: //ˌpærəˈtɛtɪks//

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Habitat

within Paratettix have been observed in association with moist environments. P. meridionalis occurs in semi-arid regions but is collected in large numbers near water sources. P. voeltzkowianus inhabits large boulders surrounding rivers throughout Madagascar.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution including West Tropical Africa, East Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Australia, the Mediterranean region, and the Nearctic region.

Similar Taxa

TetrixBoth belong to Tetrigidae and share the characteristic elongated pronotum; they are frequently confused by observers and are among the best-studied Tetrigidae genera in Europe and North America.

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Taxonomic Note

The Pseudosystolederus was synonymized with Paratettix, with P. voeltzkowianus (formerly P. sikorai) becoming a new combination. This Madagascar is distinctive for possessing a large tooth on the margin of the mid .