Ceuthophilus alpinus

Scudder, 1894

Alpine camel cricket

Ceuthophilus alpinus is a of in the . It is to North America and has been documented in Colorado and Montana. Like other members of its , it is likely adapted to cool, moist environments. The species is distinguished from the congeneric Melanoplus alpinus by its placement in a different family.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ceuthophilus alpinus: /ˌsuːθoʊˈfaɪləs ælˈpaɪnəs/

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Identification

Distinguished from the Melanoplus alpinus ( ) by family-level characters: () lack , have extremely long , and possess a humpbacked body profile. The grasshopper Melanoplus alpinus has short antennae, enlarged hind wings, and a more streamlined body. Ceuthophilus alpinus may be distinguished from other Ceuthophilus by geographic range and subtle morphological differences, though specific diagnostic features for this species are not well documented in available sources.

Distribution

Documented from Colorado and Montana in the United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.

Similar Taxa

Melanoplus alpinusShares the same specific epithet and 'alpine ,' but belongs to . This grasshopper has short , developed , and activity in mountain meadows, whereas Ceuthophilus alpinus is wingless with long antennae and habits typical of .
Ceuthophilus fusiformisAnother Ceuthophilus found in western North America; may overlap in range and , requiring examination of subtle morphological characters for separation.
Ceuthophilus utahensisCongeneric with similar ; geographic distribution and minor morphological differences may aid identification.

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Taxonomic Note

The name 'alpinus' has been applied to both this (Ceuthophilus alpinus, ) and a (Melanoplus alpinus, ). These are frequently confused due to their shared epithet and alpine associations. The 'Grasshoppers of Colorado' resource explicitly notes that Ceuthophilus species are not true grasshoppers but are included in their manual because they may be confused with grasshoppers.