Paratettix brevipennis

(Hancock, 1902)

short-winged pygmy grasshopper

Paratettix brevipennis, commonly known as the short-winged , is a minute in the . As its indicates, this possesses relative to body size. It belongs to a family with over 2000 described species that has persisted for more than 230 million years. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Texas.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paratettix brevipennis: /ˌpæ.rəˈtɛt.ɪks ˌbrɛ.vɪˈpɛn.ɪs/

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Identification

The specific epithet "brevipennis" (short-winged) distinguishes this by its . As with other , are minute, typically around one centimeter in length, with a that extends backward over the . The reduced wing length separates it from fully-winged relatives. Identification to species level requires examination of pronotal and other structural characters; the short-winged condition is the primary diagnostic feature indicated by the name.

Distribution

North America. Distribution records include Texas.

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