Central-texas
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Melanoplus discolor
contrasting spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus discolor, known as the contrasting spur-throat grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America and has been documented in Colorado, Texas, and northeastern Mexico. The species belongs to the Melanoplus discolor species group, which includes seven newly described flightless grasshopper species from central Texas, highlighting the ecological uniqueness of the Edwards Plateau region.
Ochrimnus mimulus
Orange-collared Seed Bug
Ochrimnus mimulus is a species of seed bug in the family Lygaeidae, commonly known as the Orange-collared Seed Bug. It has been documented in North America, with specific study in Central Texas examining its host range and oviposition behavior. As a member of the Lygaeidae family, it belongs to a group of true bugs primarily associated with seeds.
Texella
cave harvestmen, Texella harvesters
Texella is a genus of armored harvestmen (Opiliones: Phalangodidae) containing more than 20 described species. The genus is endemic to cave and karst systems of central Texas, where species exhibit varying degrees of troglomorphy. Several species, including T. reyesi and T. reddelli, are federally endangered due to extreme habitat restriction. Genetic studies reveal strong population structuring aligned with geologic karst fauna regions.