Gomphocerinae
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Prorocorypha
Prorocorypha is a monotypic genus of slant-faced grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, containing a single described species, P. snowi (Snow's Toothpick Grasshopper). The genus was established by Rehn in 1911. Members are characterized by their slender, elongate body form typical of toothpick grasshoppers, with cryptic coloration that provides camouflage against their substrate.
Pseudopomala
Pseudopomala is a monotypic genus of slant-faced grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, containing a single described species, P. brachyptera. The genus is classified within the subfamily Gomphocerinae and tribe Mermiriini. It is native to North America, with records from the northeastern and north-central United States.
Pseudopomala brachyptera
short-winged toothpick grasshopper, bunch grass locust, bunchgrass grasshopper
Pseudopomala brachyptera is a slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the short-winged toothpick grasshopper or bunch grass locust. It is most abundant in northeastern Wyoming but occurs wherever taller grasses are present. The species overwinters as eggs in the soil, with adults present from mid-July through August. Despite being a grass feeder, it rarely causes significant rangeland damage due to low population densities and restricted habitat requirements.
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.
Rhammatocerus
Rhammatocerus is a genus of grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Gomphocerinae, and tribe Scyllinini. The genus comprises approximately 16 described species distributed across South America and the Caribbean. One notable species, R. schistocercoides, is known as the "Mato Grosso locust" and has been documented as an agricultural pest. The genus has been included in molecular phylogenetic studies of Acrididae, contributing to understanding of grasshopper evolutionary relationships.
Stethophyma gracilis
Graceful Grasshopper
Stethophyma gracilis is a grasshopper species in the subfamily Gomphocerinae, native to western North America. It inhabits moist meadows and grasslands, particularly in montane and subalpine regions. The species is characterized by its slender body form and relatively long wings. Populations are typically found at higher elevations compared to many other grasshopper species in the region.
Syrbula
slant-faced grasshoppers
Syrbula is a genus of slant-faced grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Gomphocerinae. The genus contains at least three described species distributed across grassland habitats of North America, from the southern United States through Central America. Syrbula species are notable among grasshoppers for their elaborate courtship behavior, which involves complex visual, acoustic, and chemical signals. Males perform intricate displays including leg movements and stridulation to attract females. The genus includes species such as the admirable grasshopper (S. admirabilis) and Montezuma's grasshopper (S. montezuma).
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.