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Limotettix nigrax
Limotettix nigrax is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Medler in 1943. The species is recorded from the northern Great Lakes region and adjacent Canadian provinces. As a member of the genus Limotettix, it belongs to a group of leafhoppers associated with wetland and grassland habitats. Available records indicate limited but consistent occurrence across its documented range.
Melanoplus huroni
Huron Short-winged Locust, Huron Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus huroni is a North American grasshopper in the spur-throated grasshopper group, first described by Blatchley in 1898. The species is characterized by its short-winged morphology, which distinguishes it from many congeneric species. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains over 200 species across North America. The specific epithet refers to Lake Huron, reflecting its original discovery location in the Great Lakes region.