Long-horned

Guides

  • Mohavacris

    desert long-horned grasshopper

    Mohavacris is a monotypic genus of grasshoppers in the family Tanaoceridae, containing a single described species, M. timberlakei. The genus is endemic to desert regions of California and belongs to a small family of long-horned grasshoppers adapted to arid environments. Members of this family are characterized by their elongated antennae and nocturnal habits, distinguishing them from typical short-horned grasshoppers.

  • Tanaocerus

    desert long-horned grasshoppers

    Tanaocerus is a genus of desert-dwelling grasshoppers in the family Tanaoceridae, containing at least two described species: T. koebelei and T. rugosus. These insects are restricted to arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The genus is notable for its elongated antennae, a distinctive trait that separates it from most other grasshopper groups.