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Flexamia huroni
Huron River Leafhopper
Flexamia huroni is a leafhopper species in the family Cicadellidae, described by Bess & Hamilton in 1999. It belongs to the genus Flexamia, a group of leafhoppers known for their specialized host plant associations with grasses. The species is named after the Huron River in Michigan, where it was first collected. Like other members of the genus, it likely exhibits strong ecological dependence on specific grass host plants.
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Melanoplus aspasmus
Striking Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus aspasmus, commonly known as the striking short-wing grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was described by Hebard in 1919. The species belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many economically important grasshoppers in North America. Information about this species is limited in the provided sources.
grasshopper Melanoplus Acrididae North-America
Melanoplus bernardinae
Melanoplus bernardinae is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1920. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many economically and ecologically significant grasshopper species in North America. The species is documented from California and is part of the western North American grasshopper fauna. Like other Melanoplus species, it is expected to exhibit typical grasshopper life history with egg diapause and nymphal development through multiple instars, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
grasshopper spur-throated-grasshopper western-North-America California-endemic poorly-known-species Melanoplus Melanoplinae Acrididae
Melanoplus davisi
Melanoplus davisi is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1918 from the southeastern United States. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains numerous economically and ecologically significant grasshopper species. The species appears to be relatively poorly documented in the primary grasshopper literature of the western United States, suggesting it may be of limited distribution or abundance compared to more widespread Melanoplus species.
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Melanoplus digitifer
Long-toed Grasshopper
Melanoplus digitifer is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1936. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Melanoplus, which contains many economically important grasshopper species in North America. The species is known from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
Acrididae Melanoplinae Melanoplus grasshopper North-America Pacific-Northwest Oregon Hebard-1936
Melanoplus flabellatus
Dallas short-wing grasshopper
Melanoplus flabellatus, commonly known as the Dallas short-wing grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species was described by Scudder in 1878. It is distributed in North America, with records from Texas.
Melanoplinae Melanoplini Melanoplus Melanoplus-flabellatus
Melanoplus flavidus elongatus
Yellowish spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus flavidus elongatus is a subspecies of the yellowish spur-throat grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is part of the diverse Melanoplus genus, which contains numerous grasshopper species across North America. The nominate subspecies M. flavidus flavidus occurs in Colorado and surrounding regions. This subspecies designation indicates geographic variation within the species, though specific distinguishing characteristics for the subspecies are not well documented in available sources.
grasshopper Melanoplus Acrididae subspecies western-North-America
Melanoplus flavidus flavidus
Yellowish spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus flavidus flavidus is a subspecies of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The common name "Yellowish spur-throat grasshopper" reflects its characteristic coloration. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains numerous economically significant grasshopper species in western North America. This subspecies was described by Scudder in 1878 and is currently considered a synonym in modern taxonomic databases.
grasshopper Melanoplus Acrididae western-North-America synonymized-taxon subspecies
Melanoplus glaucipes
Glaucus-legged Spur-throat Grasshopper
Melanoplus glaucipes is a species of short-horned grasshopper in the subfamily Melanoplinae, commonly known as the glaucus-legged spur-throat grasshopper. The species was described by Scudder in 1875. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many North American grasshopper species. The specific epithet glaucipes refers to the bluish-gray coloration of the legs.
grasshopper spur-throat North-America Melanoplus Orthoptera
Melanoplus gracilipes
Slender-legged Grasshopper
Melanoplus gracilipes is a North American spur-throated grasshopper described by Scudder in 1897. It belongs to the diverse genus Melanoplus, which contains numerous grasshopper species across the continent. The species epithet 'gracilipes' refers to its slender-legged appearance.
grasshopper Acrididae North-America Melanoplus spur-throated California
Melanoplus gracilis
Graceful Grasshopper, Graceful Spur-throat Grasshopper, Graceful Narrow-winged Locust
Melanoplus gracilis is a North American spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is commonly known as the graceful grasshopper, with alternative names including graceful spur-throat grasshopper and graceful narrow-winged locust. The species was first described by Bruner in 1876.
grasshopper spur-throated-grasshopper North-America Melanoplus Acrididae
Melanoplus gurneyi
Gurney's short-wing grasshopper, Gurney's spurthroat grasshopper
Melanoplus gurneyi is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Strohecker in 1960. It is a member of the large and diverse genus Melanoplus, which contains many North American grasshopper species. The species is characterized by reduced wing development, reflected in its common name. It has been documented in Florida and is considered part of the North American grasshopper fauna.
grasshopper orthoptera acrididae melanoplus north-america florida
Melanoplus infantilis
little spur-throat grasshopper, tiny spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus infantilis is a small spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species is distinguished by its diminutive size relative to other Melanoplus species. It occurs in western North America, with documented presence in Colorado. As a member of the genus Melanoplus, it possesses the characteristic spur on the ventral surface of the throat that defines this species group.
spur-throated-grasshopper western-North-America small-bodied Melanoplus
Melanoplus kennicottii
Kennicott's Spur-throat Grasshopper
Melanoplus kennicottii is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Scudder in 1878. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains numerous North American grasshopper species. The species is recorded from Colorado and Tennessee based on distribution data. Like other Melanoplus species, it is expected to inhabit grassland and meadow environments, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
grasshopper spur-throat North-America Acrididae Melanoplus
Melanoplus mirus
Weldon short-wing grasshopper
Melanoplus mirus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is endemic to North America, with confirmed records from North Carolina. The species is characterized by reduced wing development, as indicated by its common name. It was described by Rehn and Hebard in 1916.
Melanoplus Acrididae Orthoptera grasshopper North-America North-Carolina brachypterous short-winged
Melanoplus oregonensis
Oregon Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus oregonensis is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is known from a limited number of observations and records, with confirmed presence in Oregon and Wyoming. The species exhibits the short-winged morphology characteristic of its common name. Two subspecies are recognized: M. o. oregonensis and M. o. triangularis.
grasshopper short-winged Melanoplus Pacific-Northwest Rocky-Mountains
Melanoplus ottei
Melanoplus ottei is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hill in 2015. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains numerous North American grasshopper species. The species is known from Texas based on available distribution records. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
grasshopper Melanoplus Texas recently-described
Melanoplus packardii
Packard's grasshopper
Melanoplus packardii, commonly called Packard's grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is distributed across North America, with records from Oregon to Texas and north to Saskatchewan. Like other members of the genus Melanoplus, it is a ground-dwelling grasshopper associated with grassland habitats.
Melanoplus Acrididae Orthoptera grasshopper North-America spur-throated-grasshopper
Melanoplus peninsularis
Melanoplus peninsularis is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hubbell in 1932. The specific epithet "peninsularis" refers to its restricted distribution on the Florida peninsula. It is a member of the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many North American grasshopper species. The species appears to be uncommon, with limited observation records.
endemic Florida rare grasshopper Melanoplus Acrididae Orthoptera 1932-description peninsular-distribution
Melanoplus pinaleno
Pinaleno Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus pinaleno is a species of spur-throated grasshopper described by Hebard in 1937. It is a member of the diverse genus Melanoplus, which contains many North American grasshopper species. The species is known from a small number of observations and appears to have a restricted distribution in the southwestern United States.
grasshopper short-wing spur-throated Melanoplus Arizona Pinaleno-Mountains Hebard-1937
Melanoplus plebejus
Plebeian Short-wing Grasshopper, Plebeian Spur-throat Grasshopper
Melanoplus plebejus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, native to North America. It is commonly known as the plebeian short-wing grasshopper or plebeian spur-throat grasshopper. The species belongs to a large genus of grasshoppers that are ecologically significant in western North American grasslands. Specific biological details for this species remain limited in the available literature.
grasshopper acrididae orthoptera melanoplus north-america
Melanoplus ponderosus
ponderous spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus ponderosus is a spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, found in North America. The species exhibits cryptic coloration adapted to its habitat. Two subspecies are recognized: M. p. ponderosus and M. p. viola. It has been documented in xeric grassland and glade habitats, particularly in the Ozark region.
grasshopper Acrididae spur-throated cryptic-coloration xeric-grassland glade-habitat Ozarks Melanoplus North-America Melanoplinae
Melanoplus rusticus-decoratus species group
The Melanoplus rusticus-decoratus species group is a taxonomic grouping within the genus Melanoplus (spur-throated grasshoppers), a diverse genus of grasshoppers in the family Acrididae. Species in this group are characterized by specific morphological features, including obovate or distinctive wing shapes. Members such as Melanoplus rusticus (obovate-winged grasshopper) exhibit cryptic coloration adapted to rocky, lichen-covered habitats. The group is part of the larger Melanoplinae subfamily, whose members possess a diagnostic spur between the front legs and a face oriented perpendicular to the body axis. Species in this group are found in western and central North America, often associated with xeric grasslands and rocky outcrops.
grasshopper Melanoplus cryptic-coloration lichen-mimicry rocky-glade xeric-grassland spur-throated Acrididae Melanoplinae univoltine non-pest
Melanoplus viridipes group
The Melanoplus viridipes-species-group is a species group within the genus Melanoplus (subfamily Melanoplinae), a diverse genus of spur-throated grasshoppers found in North America. Species groups in Melanoplus represent informal taxonomic aggregations of morphologically similar species that share diagnostic characteristics. Members of this group are characterized by green legs (viridipes = "green-footed"), a trait that distinguishes them from related species groups within the genus. The group occurs within the western and central United States, with species typically inhabiting grassland ecosystems. Like other Melanoplus species, members are medium-sized grasshoppers with a distinct conical spur between the front legs, perpendicular facial orientation, and strong flight capabilities.
Melanoplus species-group viridipes spur-throated-grasshopper Acrididae Melanoplinae North-America grassland taxonomy morphological-group