Granite-like-appearance
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Cibolacris parviceps parviceps
cream grasshopper
Cibolacris parviceps parviceps, commonly known as the cream grasshopper, is a small grasshopper species found in arid regions of the southwestern United States. Adults measure 20–32 mm in body length and exhibit cryptic coloration resembling granite or stone, providing effective camouflage in desert environments. The species inhabits dry desert washes, overgrazed rangeland, and disturbed areas including unpaved parking lots. Unlike many grasshoppers that overwinter as eggs, C. parviceps parviceps overwinters as nymphs, with adults present early in spring. The subfamily placement of this species has been revised from Oedipodinae to Gomphocerinae, though some authors note this classification remains puzzling.