1932-description

Guides

  • Melanoplus peninsularis

    Melanoplus peninsularis is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hubbell in 1932. The specific epithet "peninsularis" refers to its restricted distribution on the Florida peninsula. It is a member of the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many North American grasshopper species. The species appears to be uncommon, with limited observation records.

  • Papilio machaon hudsonianus

    Hudsonian Old World Swallowtail

    Papilio machaon hudsonianus is a subspecies of the Old World swallowtail, a large and distinctive butterfly in the family Papilionidae. It belongs to one of the most widespread and recognizable butterfly species in the Palearctic region. The subspecific designation indicates geographic differentiation within the broader P. machaon complex. Like other members of this species, it exhibits the characteristic tailed hindwings and bold yellow-and-black coloration typical of swallowtail butterflies. The subspecies was described by A. Clark in 1932 based on morphological distinctions from nominate populations.

  • Policocnemis

    Policocnemis is a monotypic moth genus in the family Noctuidae, containing a single species, Policocnemis ungulatus. The genus was described by Foster Hendrickson Benjamin in 1932. The sole species is endemic to Texas.

  • Xyphon fulgidum

    Xyphon fulgidum is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, first described from California in 1932. It belongs to the genus Xyphon, a group of relatively large, often brightly colored leafhoppers within the tribe Cicadellini. The species name "fulgidum" suggests a shiny or gleaming appearance. Records indicate presence in arid and semi-arid regions of western North America and Mexico.