Bruner-1889
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Eritettix abortivus
Texas short-winged slant-face grasshopper, Texas short-wing slantfaced grasshopper
Eritettix abortivus is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Bruner in 1889. It is commonly known as the Texas short-winged slant-face grasshopper, reflecting both its geographic association and reduced wing morphology. The species occurs in Central America and North America, with confirmed records from Texas and broader distribution across Middle America. It belongs to the subfamily Gomphocerinae, a group characterized by slanted facial profiles and often abbreviated 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.