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Spharagemon bolli
Boll's Grasshopper, Boll's Locust
Spharagemon bolli is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as Boll's Grasshopper or Boll's Locust. It is characterized by cryptic coloration that provides camouflage in its preferred dry, rocky habitats. The species has been documented in xeric igneous glades and surrounding dry woodlands, where its coloration makes it difficult to relocate after jumping. It is one of several Spharagemon species found in North America.
Spharagemon bunites
Spharagemon bunites is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Otte in 1984. It belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, tribe Trimerotropini, a group characterized by banded or colored hind wings that are often concealed at rest. The species is known from California and is considered present in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Spharagemon campestris
Campestral Grasshopper, McNeill campestral grasshopper
Spharagemon campestris is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, subfamily Oedipodinae. The species was originally described as Trimerotropis campestris by McNeill in 1901 and later transferred to the genus Spharagemon. It is recorded from western North America including Wyoming and British Columbia. As a member of the Oedipodinae, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping and typically exhibits banded wing patterns characteristic of this subfamily.
Spharagemon equale
Say's grasshopper, orange-legged grasshopper
Spharagemon equale, commonly known as Say's grasshopper or the orange-legged grasshopper, is a relatively large band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It is widely distributed across the grasslands of western North America, inhabiting tallgrass, mixedgrass, shortgrass, bunchgrass, and desert prairies, as well as shrub-grass communities of the Great Basin. The species is characterized by its orange hind tibiae, which give it its common name, and distinctive banded hindwings. It is a polyphagous feeder on grasses and forbs, typically occurring at low densities in rangeland assemblages.
Sticthippus
Sticthippus is a genus of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, established by Scudder in 1892. The genus contains a single described species, S. californicus. It belongs to the tribe Hippiscini within the subfamily Oedipodinae. The genus is endemic to California.
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.
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.
Trepidulus hyalinus
Scudder's clearwinged grasshopper
Trepidulus hyalinus, commonly known as Scudder's clearwinged grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was first described by Scudder in 1900. The species belongs to the tribe Psinidiini within the subfamily Oedipodinae, a group characterized by banded or colored wings. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from California.
Trimerotropis agrestis barnumi
Trimerotropis agrestis barnumi is a subspecies of grasshopper described by Tinkham in 1960. It belongs to the band-winged grasshopper subfamily Oedipodinae. The taxon is currently treated as a synonym of Trimerotropis barnumi. Distribution records indicate presence in Utah and North America generally.
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 bernardi
San Bernardino grasshopper, forest falls grasshopper, San Bernardino Mountain grasshopper
Trimerotropis bernardi is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Rentz & Weissman in 1984. The species is endemic to the San Bernardino Mountains of southern California, with records indicating presence in forested montane habitats. It belongs to a genus of grasshoppers typically associated with open, often sandy or rocky terrain, though this species appears restricted to higher elevation coniferous forest environments. Available observational data remains limited, with few documented occurrences.
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 cyaneipennis
blue-winged grasshopper, blue crackler
Trimerotropis cyaneipennis is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the blue-winged grasshopper or blue crackler. It is native to western North America, with a distribution spanning from West Texas through New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada to southern Oregon and southern California. The species is known to hybridize naturally with T. suffusa in zones of microsympatry, where their distributions and habitats overlap.
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 fontana
Fontana grasshopper
Trimerotropis fontana is a band-winged grasshopper in the subfamily Oedipodinae, family Acrididae. It was described by Thomas in 1876. The species occurs in western North America, with documented records from Arizona, California, Oregon, and Utah. As a member of the Trimerotropis genus, it shares the characteristic banded wings typical of Oedipodinae grasshoppers.
Trimerotropis fratercula
pine bluffs grasshopper
Trimerotropis fratercula, the pine bluffs grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is closely related to the blue-winged grasshopper (T. cyaneipennis), from which it is distinguished primarily by its yellow or greenish-yellow hind wings rather than blue. The species occurs in North America, with records from Wyoming and other western states. It inhabits rugged, mountainous terrain and canyons at moderate to high elevations.
Trimerotropis inconspicua
inconspicuous grasshopper
Trimerotropis inconspicua, the inconspicuous grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was described by Bruner in 1904. The species belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, characterized by banded wings. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Colorado and Utah. It is considered a species of the desert southwest, where it is underrepresented in standard rangeland surveys due to geographic bias in collection efforts.
Trimerotropis infantilis
Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis infantilis is a rare, narrowly endemic grasshopper restricted to a small portion of the Santa Cruz Mountains in California. It was described by Rentz and Weissman in 1984. The species occupies specialized sandy habitats and is of conservation concern due to its extremely limited geographic range.
Trimerotropis inyo
Inyo Grasshopper
Trimerotropis inyo is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae, described by Rentz & Weissman in 1984. It is endemic to California and belongs to a genus characterized by banded or colored hind wings. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published biological information beyond its original description and taxonomic placement.
Trimerotropis koebelei
Koebele's Grasshopper
Trimerotropis koebelei is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Bruner in 1889. It belongs to the genus Trimerotropis, a group characterized by banded or patterned wings. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from California. Like other members of the subfamily Oedipodinae, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping.
Trimerotropis latifasciata
broad-banded grasshopper
Trimerotropis latifasciata, the broad-banded grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It occurs in the southwestern United States and Mexico, with documented records from Arizona, Texas, Utah, and northeastern Mexico. The species is notable for its cryptic coloration that blends with lichen-encrusted clay substrates, making it exceptionally difficult to detect.
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 melanoptera
Black-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis melanoptera, commonly known as the black-winged grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It was first described by McNeill in 1901. The species is found in Central America and North America, with specific distribution records from Mexico Northeast, Nebraska, and New Mexico. Like other members of the genus Trimerotropis, it belongs to the Oedipodinae subfamily, characterized by banded or colored hind wings.
Trimerotropis modesta
Modest Grasshopper
Trimerotropis modesta is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Bruner in 1889. It belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, a group characterized by enlarged hind wings used in display and flight. The species occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of southwestern North America and Mexico. Available records indicate it is among the less frequently documented Trimerotropis species, with limited published biological information.
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 occidentiloides
Trimerotropis occidentiloides is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was described by Rentz and Weissman in 1981. The species is currently considered a synonym of Trimerotropis occidentaloides. It is recorded from North America.
Trimerotropis pistrinaria
Barren Land Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pistrinaria, commonly known as the barren land grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It occurs in the Great Plains and adjacent regions of North America, with records from Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, and Mexico. The species inhabits open, sparsely vegetated areas. As a member of the genus Trimerotropis, it likely exhibits cryptic coloration typical of band-winged grasshoppers that inhabit exposed substrates.
Trimerotropis pseudofasciata
Caerulean-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pseudofasciata, known as the caerulean-winged grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It occurs in western North America and Central America. As a member of the genus Trimerotropis, it likely exhibits the cryptic coloration typical of this group, though specific details for this species are limited in the provided sources.
Trimerotropis salina
Alkali Grasshopper
Trimerotropis salina, commonly known as the alkali grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It was described by McNeill in 1901 and is found in North America. The species is associated with saline or alkaline habitats, as indicated by its specific epithet and common name. It belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, which is characterized by species with banded wings.
Trimerotropis saxatilis
lichen grasshopper
Trimerotropis saxatilis, commonly known as the lichen grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper (subfamily Oedipodinae) renowned for its exceptional cryptic coloration that renders it nearly invisible against lichen-encrusted rock surfaces. The species exhibits striking intraspecific color variation, ranging from vivid blue-green individuals matching crustose lichens to darker brown and black forms adapted to barren rock exposures. It inhabits fragmented glade habitats in the Ozark Highlands and adjacent regions, where populations remain small and isolated due to forest barriers limiting dispersal.
Trimerotropis schaefferi
Gulf Dune Grasshopper
Trimerotropis schaefferi, known as the Gulf Dune Grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America, with distribution records indicating presence in Texas. The species belongs to the genus Trimerotropis, a group known for cryptic coloration that blends with their substrate.
Trimerotropis sparsa
Badlands Grasshopper, Great Basin Grasshopper
Trimerotropis sparsa, commonly known as the badlands grasshopper or great basin grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in western North America, with records from Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. The species is associated with badlands and Great Basin habitats.
Trimerotropis thalassica
thalassica grasshopper, greenish-winged grasshopper
Trimerotropis thalassica is a band-winged grasshopper in the subfamily Oedipodinae, described by Bruner in 1889. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from California. It belongs to a genus characterized by banded wings and associated with open, often sandy or gravelly habitats.
Trimerotropis titusi
Titus' grasshopper
Trimerotropis titusi is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was described by Caudell in 1905. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from California. As a member of the genus Trimerotropis, it belongs to the Oedipodinae subfamily, which is characterized by banded wings and associated with open, often arid habitats.
Trimerotropis topanga
Topanga Grasshopper
Trimerotropis topanga is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described in 1981 from California. It belongs to the genus Trimerotropis, a group characterized by banded wings and association with open, often sandy or gravelly habitats. The species is known from limited records in southern California and has been documented in citizen science platforms.
Trimerotropis verruculata
Crackling Forest Grasshopper, Cracker Grasshopper
Trimerotropis verruculata is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the crackling forest grasshopper or cracker grasshopper. The species is named for the distinctive cracking sound produced during flight. Its specific epithet refers to the mottled, warty appearance of its exoskeleton, which provides camouflage on rocky substrates.
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.
Trimerotropis whitei
White's dune grasshopper
Trimerotropis whitei, commonly known as White's dune grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper described by Rentz and Weissman in 1984. The species belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, characterized by their banded hind wings. It is found in dune habitats in western North America and Central America.
Tropidolophus
great crested grasshopper
Tropidolophus is a monotypic genus of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, containing the single species T. formosus. The genus is classified within the subfamily Oedipodinae and tribe Tropidolophini. It is native to North America, with records from the western United States and northeastern Mexico.
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.
Xanthippus corallipes
Red-shanked Grasshopper, Redshanked Grasshopper, Red Shanks
Xanthippus corallipes, commonly known as the red-shanked grasshopper, is a large band-winged grasshopper native to western North America. Adults are conspicuous in spring, producing loud crepitation during flight and displaying yellow, dark-banded wings. The species exhibits geographic variation in life cycle duration, with northern populations requiring two years to develop and southern populations completing development in one year. Though typically occurring at low densities, occasional population outbreaks have caused significant damage to rangeland grasses and cultivated crops.
Xanthippus corallipes pantherinus
Red shanks
Xanthippus corallipes pantherinus is a subspecies of band-winged grasshopper found in the Great Plains of southern Colorado. Adults are medium to large in size with distinctive red inner faces of the hind femora, giving rise to the common name "red shanks." The subspecies is common and can be destructive to grassland vegetation, particularly western wheatgrass. It produces loud flight and deposits eggs in calcareous soils on hilltops and ridges.