Acrididae
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Phaulotettix ablusus
Phaulotettix ablusus is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described in 2011 from Mexico. It belongs to a genus of flightless desert grasshoppers that inhabit aridland scrub environments. The species is known from northeastern Mexico and shares behavioral traits with related taxa, including sheltering from extreme heat beneath vegetation.
Phaulotettix compressus
Phaulotettix compressus is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Scudder in 1897. Records indicate a distribution in northeastern Mexico. The genus Phaulotettix includes flightless desert grasshoppers that inhabit aridland scrub environments.
Philocleon
Philocleon is a genus of grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Melanoplinae. It was established by Scudder in 1897 and is endemic to Mexico. The genus comprises short-horned grasshoppers with distributions concentrated in central, northeastern, and southwestern regions of the country.
Phlibostroma
Four-spotted grasshopper
Phlibostroma is a genus of grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Gomphocerinae. The genus is represented by at least one described species, Phlibostroma quadrimaculatum (Thomas), commonly known as the four-spotted grasshopper. Members of this genus are associated with western North American grasslands and have been documented as components of rangeland grasshopper assemblages. The genus was established by Scudder in 1875.
Phlibostroma quadrimaculatum
Four-spotted Grasshopper, Four-spotted tree cricket, P-quad grasshopper
Phlibostroma quadrimaculatum, commonly known as the four-spotted grasshopper, is a North American grasshopper species in the subfamily Gomphocerinae. It inhabits grassland habitats in the western United States and adjacent Mexico. The species has been documented in outbreak assemblages affecting rangeland forage, though it is typically subdominant in mixed-species populations. It is recognized by the four dark spots on its dorsal surface.
Phoetaliotes nebrascensis
large-headed grasshopper, largeheaded grasshopper, red-nosed grasshopper, big head, large-headed locust
Phoetaliotes nebrascensis is a medium-sized, slim spur-throated grasshopper distinguished by its disproportionately large head relative to body size. It is a dominant species in North American tallgrass prairie and common in lush patches of mixedgrass prairie. The species exhibits wing dimorphism: most adults have short, non-functional wings, while a small percentage possess long wings enabling flight. It feeds almost exclusively on grasses, an unusual trait among spur-throated grasshoppers.
Poecilotettix
Poecilotettix is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, tribe Dactylotini. The genus contains two described species: Poecilotettix pantherinus (panther-spotted grasshopper) and Poecilotettix sanguineus (red-lined grasshopper). Members of this genus are distributed in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Poecilotettix sanguineus
Red-lined Grasshopper
Poecilotettix sanguineus, commonly known as the red-lined grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America, with documented occurrences in Arizona and California. The species was described by Scudder in 1897 and belongs to the tribe Dactylotini within the subfamily Melanoplinae.
Prorocorypha snowi
Snow's Toothpick Grasshopper
A slender toothpick grasshopper species described by Rehn in 1911. Known from Arizona and parts of the southwestern United States and Middle America. Exhibits strong cryptic coloration adapted to blend with lichen-encrusted substrates in its arid habitat.
Psinidia amplicornus
Caudell's Long-horned Grasshopper
Psinidia amplicornus, commonly known as Caudell's Long-horned Grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It belongs to the tribe Psinidiini within the subfamily Oedipodinae, a group characterized by often having colorful hind wings. The species was described by Caudell in 1903 and is native to the south-central United States.
OrthopteraAcrididaeOedipodinaePsinidiinigrasshopperband-winged-grasshopperNorth-AmericaTexasCaudell-1903PsinidiaamplicornusCaudell's-Long-horned-Grasshopperinsectarthropodhexapodinsectacaeliferaacridideaacridinaepsinidia-amplicornusspeciesacceptedanimaliaarthropodaeukaryotametazoaanimalkatydidcricketorthopterancaudell1903usaunited-statesbandwinged-grasshopperhexapodaPsinidia fenestralis
longhorn band-wing grasshopper, long-horned grasshopper, long-horned locust, sand locust
Psinidia fenestralis is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the longhorn band-wing grasshopper. It is distributed across the Caribbean and North America, with records from Cuba, Florida, Georgia, and Texas. The species belongs to the tribe Psinidiini within the subfamily Oedipodinae, a group characterized by banded hindwings and associated with open, often sandy habitats.
Psinidiini
Psinidiini is a tribe of band-winged grasshoppers within the subfamily Oedipodinae, established by Otte in 1970. Members of this tribe are classified under the family Acrididae and share the characteristic banded wing patterns typical of the Oedipodinae. The tribe comprises multiple genera distributed primarily in arid and semi-arid regions.
Psoloessa
brown-spotted range grasshopper (P. delicatula), Texas spotted range grasshopper (P. texana)
Psoloessa is a genus of slant-faced grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Gomphocerinae. The genus contains at least four described species distributed across western North America, from British Columbia to Mexico. Two species—P. delicatula (brown-spotted range grasshopper) and P. texana (Texas spotted range grasshopper)—are documented in Colorado and Wyoming grasshopper surveys. Members of this genus are characterized by their slant-faced morphology typical of the Gomphocerinae.
Psoloessa texana
Texas Range Grasshopper, Texas Spotted Range Grasshopper
Psoloessa texana is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America, with records from the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species belongs to the subfamily Gomphocerinae and is part of the tribe Aulocarini.
Scelio
Scelio is a large genus of parasitoid wasps containing at least 240 and possibly 500 species, making it the most diverse genus within the family Scelionidae. These wasps are solitary egg parasitoids of grasshoppers (Acrididae, Orthoptera), including economically important pest locusts such as Schistocerca. They have a cosmopolitan distribution and have been studied extensively for their potential as biological control agents against orthopteran agricultural pests.
Schistocerca albolineata
White-lined Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca albolineata, commonly known as the white-lined bird grasshopper, is a species of bird grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America, particularly near the U.S.-Mexico border region. The species belongs to the genus Schistocerca, which includes several other bird grasshoppers and locust species, though S. albolineata itself is not among the well-documented locust species known for phase polyphenism and swarming behavior.
Schistocerca camerata
Schistocerca camerata is a grasshopper species in the genus Schistocerca, described by Scudder in 1899. It belongs to the bird grasshopper group within this large genus, which includes several species capable of density-dependent phase polyphenism. The species is recorded from Mexico and North America. Like other members of Schistocerca, it is likely a large, strong-flying grasshopper, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Schistocerca lineata
spotted bird grasshopper, birdwing grasshopper
Schistocerca lineata is a bird grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the spotted bird grasshopper or birdwing grasshopper. It is native to North America and belongs to a genus containing several locust species capable of density-dependent phase polyphenism, though S. lineata itself is not documented as a major agricultural pest. The species occurs in grassland and open habitats across its range.
Schistocerca serialis
Cuban bird grasshopper
Schistocerca serialis, commonly known as the Cuban bird grasshopper, is a large-bodied acridid grasshopper in the genus Schistocerca. The genus includes several species capable of density-dependent phase polyphenism, though specific documentation of this trait in S. serialis is limited. The species is distributed across Caribbean islands and has been recorded in Oklahoma, suggesting potential for long-distance movement or migratory capability. As a member of the bird grasshopper group, it likely shares morphological and ecological traits with congeners, though species-level studies are sparse.
Schistocerca serialis cubense
A Caribbean subspecies of bird grasshopper in the genus Schistocerca, closely related to locust species capable of density-dependent phase polyphenism. As a member of the Alutacea group within Schistocerca, it shares traits with migratory relatives though specific behavioral data for this subspecies remains limited.
Spharagemon
band-winged grasshoppers
Spharagemon is a genus of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, containing approximately 9–10 described species distributed across North America. Members of this genus are characterized by their association with sandy or loose soil habitats and their distinctive hindwing coloration patterns. The genus includes several well-studied species such as the mottled sand grasshopper (S. collare) and Say's grasshopper (S. equale), which serve as important indicators of sand prairie ecosystems.
Spharagemon equale equale
Orangelegged Grasshopper, Say's Grasshopper
Spharagemon equale equale is a relatively large bandwinged grasshopper native to western North American grasslands. Adults are distinguished by orange hind tibiae and orange inner hind femora marked with dark bands. The subspecies is polyphagous, feeding on diverse grasses and forbs with documented regional variation in plant preferences. It is a subdominant member of rangeland grasshopper assemblages, typically occurring at low densities with minor economic impact except during rare population increases. The species is a strong flier with long wings extending beyond the abdomen, and both sexes crepitate in flight.
Stethophyma celata
Stethophyma celata is a grasshopper species described by Otte in 1979. It is listed as a probable species for Wyoming, specifically anticipated to occur in the Black Hills region, though it was not documented in the 1988-2019 Wyoming grasshopper survey. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Stethophyma celatum in some taxonomic databases. Its biology and ecology remain poorly documented due to its absence from systematic survey collections.
Sticthippus californicus
fastigial range grasshopper
Sticthippus californicus, commonly known as the fastigial range grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was first described by Scudder in 1892. The species belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, which are characterized by their banded wings. It is found in western North America, with confirmed records from California.
Syrbula montezuma
Montezuma's Grasshopper, slant-faced grasshopper
Syrbula montezuma is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae, subfamily Gomphocerinae. It is distributed across Central America and North America, including the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species is characterized by its slanted facial profile typical of the subfamily. It has been recorded in regions including Arizona and multiple ecological zones in Mexico.
Tomonotus ferruginosus
Oak-leaf Grasshopper
Tomonotus ferruginosus, commonly known as the oak-leaf grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It is distributed across Central America and North America, with records from Arizona. The species was described by Caudell in 1905 and belongs to the tribe Arphiini within the subfamily Oedipodinae.
Tomonotus mexicanus
Mexican Oak-leaf Grasshopper
Tomonotus mexicanus is a grasshopper species in the family Acrididae, described by Saussure in 1861. It belongs to the tribe Arphiini within the subfamily Oedipodinae, commonly known as banded-winged grasshoppers. The species is endemic to Mexico, with records from central and northeastern regions. It is known in English as the Mexican Oak-leaf Grasshopper, though the origin of this common name is not documented in available sources.
Trachyrhachys coronata
crowned grasshopper
Trachyrhachys coronata, commonly known as the crowned grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is one of approximately 12 species in North America that overwinter as nymphs rather than eggs, with adults present early in spring. The species is found in western North America, particularly in Colorado and New Mexico. It belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, which is characterized by banded wings and often inhabits open, dry habitats.
Trimerotropini
band-winged grasshoppers
Trimerotropini is a tribe of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Oedipodinae. The tribe comprises at least 70 described species distributed across five genera: Circotettix, Conozoa, Dissosteira, Spharagemon, and Trimerotropis. The genus Trimerotropis alone contains 49 recognized species and has been described as an ecologically important group of American grasshoppers. Members of this tribe serve as hosts for parasitoid flesh flies in the family Sarcophagidae.
Trimerotropis arenacea
Rehn's dune grasshopper
Trimerotropis arenacea, commonly known as Rehn's dune grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. The species was described by Rehn in 1910. It is known to occur in sandy dune habitats in western North America, particularly in California. As a member of the genus Trimerotropis, it shares characteristics with other band-winged grasshoppers that typically inhabit arid, open environments.
Trimerotropis bifasciata
Two-banded Grasshopper
Trimerotropis bifasciata, commonly known as the two-banded grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America, with records from California and other western regions. As a member of the genus Trimerotropis, it belongs to a group known for cryptic coloration that provides camouflage against substrates such as soil, rock, and lichen-encrusted surfaces.
Trimerotropis californica
strenuous grasshopper, California band-winged grasshopper
Trimerotropis californica, commonly known as the strenuous grasshopper or California band-winged grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was first described by Bruner in 1889. The species belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, characterized by banded wings. Distribution records indicate presence in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Trimerotropis diversellus
Geyser Grasshopper
Trimerotropis diversellus, commonly known as the geyser grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It was described by Hebard in 1928. The species belongs to the genus Trimerotropis, a group characterized by banded wings and association with open, often arid habitats. It is found in North America, with records from the northwestern United States.
Trimerotropis leucophaea
Inyo Blue-wing Grasshopper
Trimerotropis leucophaea, described by Rentz & Weissman in 1984, is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species is known from California and is part of the North American grasshopper fauna. As a member of the genus Trimerotropis, it belongs to a group known for cryptic coloration and banded wings. Very few observations of this species have been recorded.
Trimerotropis occidentalis
Occidental Grasshopper
Trimerotropis occidentalis, commonly known as the occidental grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It is native to western North America, with documented occurrence in California. As a member of the subfamily Oedipodinae, it possesses the enlarged hind wings characteristic of band-winged grasshoppers. The species was described by Bruner in 1889.
Trimerotropis verruculata verruculata
Crackling Locust, Crackling Forest Grasshopper
Trimerotropis verruculata verruculata is a subspecies of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the Crackling Locust or Crackling Forest Grasshopper. It is distinguished by its forest-dwelling habits and the characteristic crackling sound produced by its wings in flight. The subspecies exhibits cryptic coloration adapted to woodland environments.
Xanthippus
Redshanked Grasshopper
Xanthippus is a genus of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Oedipodinae. The genus was established by Saussure in 1884 and contains species distributed across western North America, including the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains regions. Species in this genus are characterized by their association with sandy or loose-soil habitats and their distinctive coloration patterns.
Xanthippus brooksi
Xanthippus brooksi is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Vickery in 1967. It belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae and tribe Hippiscini. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from the Northwest Territories of Canada. Information on its biology and ecology remains limited in published literature.
Xeracris minimus
least desert grasshopper
Xeracris minimus, commonly known as the least desert grasshopper, is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species is found in Central America and North America. It belongs to a genus adapted to arid environments, as indicated by the genus name 'Xeracris' (from Greek xeros, dry, and Acris, a related grasshopper genus).
Xeracris snowi
Snow's Desert Grasshopper
Xeracris snowi is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae, known as Snow's Desert Grasshopper. It belongs to the tribe Cibolacrini and is found in arid regions of southwestern North America and Central America. The species was described by Caudell in 1916.