Grasshopper
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Netrosoma fusiformis
Fusiform camel cricket
Netrosoma fusiformis is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, subfamily Melanoplinae. The species was described by Scudder in 1897. It is associated with aridland scrub habitats in the southwestern United States and Mexico, particularly in the Big Bend region of Texas. The species has been observed sheltering beneath leaves of sotol (Dasylirion) during extreme midday heat alongside other flightless desert grasshoppers.
Netrosoma nigropleura
Black-striped Desert Grasshopper
Netrosoma nigropleura is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Scudder in 1897. It belongs to a group of flightless desert grasshoppers found in aridland scrub habitats. The species has been documented in northeastern Mexico, though detailed biological studies remain limited. It shares habitat and behavioral traits with other Netrosoma species, including diurnal shelter-seeking behavior on desert plants during extreme heat.
Nisquallia
Olympic Grasshoppers
Nisquallia is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, containing at least one described species, N. olympica. The genus was established by Rehn in 1952 and is endemic to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. These grasshoppers belong to the diverse subfamily Melanoplinae, which includes many North American species.
Nomotettix cristatus
crested pygmy grasshopper, crested grouse locust, northern crested grouse locust
Nomotettix cristatus is a small pygmy grasshopper in the family Tetrigidae, commonly known as the crested pygmy grasshopper or crested grouse locust. It is one of approximately 35 Nearctic species of Tetrigidae. The species exhibits three recognized subspecies with distinct geographic distributions across North America. Like other members of its family, it is characterized by an elongated pronotum that extends over the abdomen, a trait distinguishing pygmy grasshoppers from typical grasshoppers in Acrididae.
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borckii
Oedaleonotus borckii is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America, with records from California. As a member of the genus Oedaleonotus, it shares the characteristic short tegmina (forewings) that are shorter than the pronotum, distinguishing it from the related valley grasshopper (O. enigma) which has variable wing length including long-winged forms.
Oedaleonotus enigma
Valley Grasshopper
Oedaleonotus enigma, the valley grasshopper, is a large, colorful spur-throated grasshopper native to western North America. It is a significant rangeland pest capable of reaching outbreak densities exceeding 20 adults per square yard. The species exhibits wing dimorphism, with both short-winged (brachypterous) and long-winged (macropterous) forms occurring in populations. It is notable for early spring hatching and a relatively long nymphal period of 42-50 days due to cool temperatures and six instars rather than the typical five.
Oedaleonotus orientis
Oedaleonotus orientis is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Hebard in 1920. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae, a group characterized by the presence of a ventral spur on the throat. The species is found in North America, with records from Nevada. Like other members of the genus Oedaleonotus, it is a rangeland species associated with semiarid habitats.
Oedaleonotus phryneicus
Oedaleonotus phryneicus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1919. It is found in North America, primarily in California. As a member of the genus Oedaleonotus, it shares characteristics with other species in this group, though specific ecological details are limited in available sources.
Oedaleonotus pinctus
Oedaleonotus pinctus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, subfamily Melanoplinae. It is one of approximately nine species in the genus Oedaleonotus, a group primarily distributed in California and the western United States. The genus is characterized by short tegmina that are typically shorter than the pronotum and often narrow and widely separated. O. pinctus was described by Scudder in 1899 and is currently accepted as a valid species.
Oedaleonotus tenuipennis
Oedaleonotus tenuipennis is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Scudder in 1897. It is native to western North America, primarily California. The species is distinguished from congeners by its narrow, slender tegmina (forewings) that are shorter than the pronotum. Seven other species in the genus Oedaleonotus share this characteristic short-winged morphology, though O. tenuipennis is differentiated by specific structural details of the tegmina.
Oedipodinae
Bandwing Grasshoppers, band-winged grasshoppers
Oedipodinae, commonly known as bandwing grasshoppers, is a subfamily of grasshoppers within the family Acrididae. Members are characterized by colorful, often banded hindwings that are typically concealed at rest but revealed during flight. The subfamily has a worldwide distribution and includes many species adapted to xeric and open habitats. Some Oedipodinae species are among the most economically important locusts, capable of forming dense migratory swarms that cause extensive agricultural damage.
Oedomerus
Oedomerus is a genus of grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Melanoplinae, and tribe Conalcaeini. The genus was established by Bruner in 1908 and is currently accepted as valid. It is endemic to northwestern Mexico, where it inhabits arid and semi-arid environments. The genus contains relatively few described species and has received limited taxonomic study compared to more widespread melanopline genera.
Oedomerus corallipes
Redshanked Grasshopper
Oedomerus corallipes is a large grasshopper species found in western North America. It was formerly classified under the genus Xanthippus but has been reclassified to Oedomerus based on modern taxonomic revisions. The species exhibits geographic variation in its life cycle, with northern populations requiring two years to develop while southern populations complete their cycle in one year. Adults are present in spring and are known for their conspicuous flight displays accompanied by loud crepitation.
Opeia
obscure grasshopper
Opeia is a genus of slant-faced grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Gomphocerinae, tribe Eritettigini. It was described by McNeill in 1897. The genus contains at least two described species: Opeia atascosa (atascosa grasshopper) and Opeia obscura (obscure grasshopper). Opeia obscura is the more widely documented species and has been recorded in grasshopper surveys across western North America.
Opeia atascosa
atascosa grasshopper
Opeia atascosa is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1937. It belongs to the subfamily Gomphocerinae and tribe Eritettigini. The species is distributed across parts of North America and Central America, with records from Arizona and broader Middle American regions. Like other members of its genus, it is characterized by a slanted facial profile typical of Gomphocerinae grasshoppers.
Opeia obscura
obscure grasshopper
Opeia obscura, commonly known as the obscure grasshopper, is a slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is widely distributed across the grasslands of North America and into Central America. The species is a specialist feeder on blue grama grass (Bouteloua gracilis) and is considered a late-hatching grasshopper, with eggs typically hatching in June. While it can contribute to rangeland damage during grasshopper outbreaks, populations rarely reach outbreak densities independently.
Orphulella
slant-faced pasture grasshoppers
Orphulella is a genus of slant-faced grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Gomphocerinae, tribe Orphulellini. The genus contains more than 20 described species distributed throughout the Americas, from southern Canada to northern Mexico and South America. It is the most widely distributed and most species-abundant genus of North American Trypalinae (Gomphocerinae). Species are typically small, long-winged grasshoppers associated with grassland habitats.
Orphulella punctata
Orphulella punctata is a slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is distributed across South America, with confirmed records from Argentina, Bolivia, and multiple regions of Brazil. The species belongs to a genus characterized by slanted facial profiles and grass-feeding habits. Detailed biological studies for this species are limited; most ecological knowledge comes from congeneric species in North America.
Orphulella speciosa
slant-faced pasture grasshopper, Pasture Locust
Orphulella speciosa, commonly known as the slant-faced pasture grasshopper, is a small, long-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It is widely distributed across North American grasslands east of the Rocky Mountains, from southern Canada to northern Mexico. The species is particularly abundant in tallgrass and mixed-grass prairies, where it often becomes numerically dominant in short-grass patches. It exhibits considerable color variation, with individuals ranging from green to brown and tan.
Oxya
Rice Grasshoppers
Oxya is a genus of grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, distributed across Africa and Asia. Several species, including O. chinensis and O. japonica, are significant agricultural pests of rice and other cereal crops, earning the group the common name "rice grasshoppers." The genus is taxonomically placed in the subfamily Oxyinae and tribe Oxyini. Some species have been introduced to Pacific islands and Australia.
Paraidemona
mimic grasshopper
Paraidemona is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, established by Brunner von Wattenwyl in 1893. The genus contains approximately nine described species distributed primarily in North America. One species, P. mimica, is commonly known as the mimic grasshopper. Members of this genus have been documented as prey for the parasitoid wasp Prionyx thomae.
Paraidemona behrstocki
Paraidemona behrstocki is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Otte in 2019. It belongs to the genus Paraidemona, which is known to serve as prey for parasitoid wasps in the genus Prionyx. The species is part of the Melanoplinae subfamily, a diverse group of grasshoppers primarily found in North America.
Paraidemona latifurcula
Paraidemona latifurcula is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae and tribe Dactylotini. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Texas. It has been documented as a host for the parasitoid wasp Prionyx thomae.
Paraidemona mimica
mimic grasshopper
Paraidemona mimica is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the mimic grasshopper. It occurs in North America, with records from Texas and northeastern Mexico. The species has been documented as prey for the solitary wasp Prionyx thomae, which paralyzes and provisions grasshoppers for its offspring.
Paraidemona nuttingi
Paraidemona nuttingi is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described in 1989. It is known from North America, with distribution records from Texas. The species has been documented as prey for the parasitoid wasp Prionyx thomae.
Paraidemona olsoni
Paraidemona olsoni is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Yin & Smith in 1989. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae and tribe Dactylotini. The species is known from North America, with distribution records from Texas. It has been documented as prey for the parasitoid wasp Prionyx thomae.
Paraidemona species-a
Paraidemona species-a is a grasshopper in the family Acrididae, recorded as prey for the sphecid wasp Prionyx thomae. The genus Paraidemona belongs to the order Orthoptera, a group of herbivorous insects commonly known as grasshoppers, crickets, and locusts. This particular species designation ('species-a') suggests it may be an undescribed or provisionally identified taxon.
Paraidemona species-b
Paraidemona species-b is a grasshopper in the family Acrididae, known primarily as a recorded host of the solitary wasp Prionyx thomae. The species was documented in a study of wasp prey relationships in the southwestern United States. Beyond this host record, little specific information about its biology, distribution, or ecology has been published.
Paraidemona species-c
Paraidemona species-c is a grasshopper in the family Acrididae, documented as a recorded host of the sphecid wasp Prionyx thomae. The genus Paraidemona belongs to the band-winged grasshopper group, characterized by patterned hindwings. This species has been observed in the southwestern United States.
Parapleurini
Parapleurini is a tribe of band-winged grasshoppers within the subfamily Oedipodinae. The tribe was established by Brunner von Wattenwyl in 1893. Members of this tribe share characteristics typical of Oedipodinae, including banded or colored hindwings that are visible in flight. The tribe is part of the large and diverse Acrididae family, commonly known as short-horned grasshoppers.
Paratylotropidia
Beutenmueller's grasshopper (P. beutenmuelleri)
Paratylotropidia is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Melanoplinae, tribe Dactylotini. The genus contains at least three described species: P. beutenmuelleri, P. brunneri, and P. morsei. Members of this genus possess the characteristic spur-throat structure typical of their tribe. P. brunneri has been the subject of cytological study due to its unusual multiple chromosome system, with 19 chromosomes in diploid male cells including four V-shaped multiples.
Paratylotropidia brunneri
Brunner's grasshopper
Paratylotropidia brunneri is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Scudder in 1897. The species has been the subject of cytogenetic study due to its unusual chromosome structure, with 19 chromosomes in diploid male cells including four V-shaped multiples. It is found in North America, primarily in the north-central United States.
Pardalophora apiculata
Coral-winged Grasshopper, Coral-winged Locust
Pardalophora apiculata, commonly known as the coral-winged grasshopper, is a large band-winged grasshopper in the subfamily Oedipodinae. Females reach up to 60 mm in body length, making them among the largest spring grasshoppers in their range. The species exhibits striking sexual dimorphism in size and possesses vivid pinkish-orange to coral-colored hindwings that are concealed at rest by cryptic forewings. It is a spring-active species with adults present primarily from April through June, with nymphs overwintering to complete development the following spring.
Paropomala pallida
Pale Toothpick Grasshopper, Desert Toothpick Grasshopper
Paropomala pallida is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Bruner in 1904. It is known by the common names pale toothpick grasshopper and desert toothpick grasshopper. The species occurs in arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is one of at least three species in the genus Paropomala, which are characterized by their slender, elongate body form adapted to grassland and desert habitats.
Paropomala virgata
virgata toothpick grasshopper
Paropomala virgata, the virgata toothpick grasshopper, is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in Central America and North America. The species was described by Scudder in 1899. Very little species-specific biological information is documented in available sources.
Paropomala wyomingensis
Wyoming toothpick grasshopper
Paropomala wyomingensis, the Wyoming toothpick grasshopper, is a slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is common in the shortgrass prairies of eastern Wyoming, with populations diminishing in mixedgrass prairie and desert regions. Adults are active from mid-July to early September. The species feeds on multiple grass species and has been recorded from the western United States south to Central America.
Paroxya clavuliger
Olive-green Swamp Grasshopper, olive-green swamp locust
Paroxya clavuliger is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the olive-green swamp grasshopper. It is found in the southern and eastern United States, where it inhabits wetland environments. The species is recognized by its olive-green coloration and association with swampy habitats.
Phaedrotettix accola
spur-throated grasshopper
Phaedrotettix accola is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Scudder in 1897. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae, a diverse group of grasshoppers commonly known as spur-throated grasshoppers due to a distinctive peg or spine on the prosternum. The species has been documented in North America with specific records from Texas.
Phaedrotettix concinnus
Phaedrotettix concinnus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Scudder in 1897. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae, a diverse group of North American grasshoppers. The genus Phaedrotettix is part of the tribe Melanoplini. Available records indicate occurrence in Texas, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Phaedrotettix dumicola
Phaedrotettix dumicola is a species of spur-throated grasshopper belonging to the family Acrididae. It is native to North America. As a member of the subfamily Melanoplinae, it shares characteristics with other spur-throated grasshoppers, including a distinctive projection on the prosternum.
Phaulotettix
Phaulotettix is a genus of flightless grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Melanoplinae. The genus contains approximately 15 described species distributed in the Nearctic region. These grasshoppers are associated with arid and semi-arid environments in the southwestern United States and Mexico. They have been observed sheltering beneath leaves during extreme heat.
Phaulotettix ablusus
Phaulotettix ablusus is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described in 2011 from Mexico. It belongs to a genus of flightless desert grasshoppers that inhabit aridland scrub environments. The species is known from northeastern Mexico and shares behavioral traits with related taxa, including sheltering from extreme heat beneath vegetation.
Phaulotettix compressus
Phaulotettix compressus is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Scudder in 1897. Records indicate a distribution in northeastern Mexico. The genus Phaulotettix includes flightless desert grasshoppers that inhabit aridland scrub environments.
Phaulotettix eurycercus
Sotol Grasshopper
Phaulotettix eurycercus, commonly known as the sotol grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species is found in arid regions of North America, particularly in Texas and northeastern Mexico. It is associated with desert scrub habitats and has been observed using sotol plants (Dasylirion) for shelter and possibly feeding. The species is flightless and belongs to a group of desert grasshoppers adapted to extreme heat conditions.
Philocleon
Philocleon is a genus of grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Melanoplinae. It was established by Scudder in 1897 and is endemic to Mexico. The genus comprises short-horned grasshoppers with distributions concentrated in central, northeastern, and southwestern regions of the country.
Phlibostroma
Four-spotted grasshopper
Phlibostroma is a genus of grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Gomphocerinae. The genus is represented by at least one described species, Phlibostroma quadrimaculatum (Thomas), commonly known as the four-spotted grasshopper. Members of this genus are associated with western North American grasslands and have been documented as components of rangeland grasshopper assemblages. The genus was established by Scudder in 1875.
Phlibostroma quadrimaculatum
Four-spotted Grasshopper, Four-spotted tree cricket, P-quad grasshopper
Phlibostroma quadrimaculatum, commonly known as the four-spotted grasshopper, is a North American grasshopper species in the subfamily Gomphocerinae. It inhabits grassland habitats in the western United States and adjacent Mexico. The species has been documented in outbreak assemblages affecting rangeland forage, though it is typically subdominant in mixed-species populations. It is recognized by the four dark spots on its dorsal surface.
Phoetaliotes nebrascensis
large-headed grasshopper, largeheaded grasshopper, red-nosed grasshopper, big head, large-headed locust
Phoetaliotes nebrascensis is a medium-sized, slim spur-throated grasshopper distinguished by its disproportionately large head relative to body size. It is a dominant species in North American tallgrass prairie and common in lush patches of mixedgrass prairie. The species exhibits wing dimorphism: most adults have short, non-functional wings, while a small percentage possess long wings enabling flight. It feeds almost exclusively on grasses, an unusual trait among spur-throated grasshoppers.
Phrynotettix robustus
robust toad lubber, robust toad hopper
Phrynotettix robustus is a species of lubber grasshopper in the family Romaleidae, commonly known as the robust toad lubber or robust toad hopper. It is found in North America, with records from Arizona, Texas, and northeastern Mexico. The species was first described by Bruner in 1889. Three subspecies are recognized: P. r. robustus, P. r. manicola, and P. r. occultus.
Poecilotettix
Poecilotettix is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, tribe Dactylotini. The genus contains two described species: Poecilotettix pantherinus (panther-spotted grasshopper) and Poecilotettix sanguineus (red-lined grasshopper). Members of this genus are distributed in the southwestern United States and Mexico.