Oedipodinae
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Mestobregma terricolor
Dirt-colored Grasshopper
Mestobregma terricolor, commonly known as the dirt-colored grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species was described by Rehn in 1919 and is native to North America, with records from Texas and northeastern Mexico. It belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, a group characterized by banded hindwings. Information on its biology and ecology remains limited.
Metator
blue-legged grasshopper (for M. pardalinus)
Metator is a genus of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, established by McNeill in 1901. The genus contains at least two described species: Metator nevadensis and Metator pardalinus. Species in this genus are large-bodied grasshoppers characteristic of western North American grasslands. M. pardalinus, commonly known as the blue-legged grasshopper, has been documented in comparative studies with other large band-winged grasshoppers regarding nymphal development and growth patterns.
Metator pardalinus
Pard Grasshopper, Blue-legged Grasshopper
Metator pardalinus, commonly known as the pard grasshopper or blue-legged grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae and tribe Psinidiini. The species is native to North America, with documented records from regions including Colorado and British Columbia. It is a relatively large grasshopper species that requires five instars to complete nymphal development.
Microtes
Microtes is a genus of band-winged grasshoppers (Acrididae) endemic to western North America. The genus contains at least three described species, including the little buzzer grasshopper (M. occidentalis). Members of this genus are placed in the tribe Sphingonotini within the subfamily Oedipodinae, a group characterized by enlarged hind wings with dark bands used in courtship displays.
Microtes occidentalis
little buzzer grasshopper
Microtes occidentalis, commonly known as the little buzzer grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America, with documented presence in California. The species is classified as vulnerable by NatureServe.
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.
Pardalophora
coral-winged grasshoppers, orange-winged grasshoppers, Haldeman's grasshoppers, Saussure's grasshoppers
Pardalophora is a genus of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Oedipodinae, tribe Hippiscini. The genus contains at least four living species distributed across the Nearctic region. Species in this genus are notable for their brightly colored hind wings, which are concealed at rest but revealed during flight. Some species, such as Pardalophora phoenicoptera, are distinguished by overwintering as nymphs rather than eggs, resulting in early adult emergence in spring.
Pardalophora phoenicoptera
orange-winged grasshopper
Pardalophora phoenicoptera, commonly known as the orange-winged grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is distinguished from related genera by having only one notch in the pronotal crest. Unusual among most grasshoppers, this species overwinters as a nymph rather than as an egg, resulting in well-developed nymphs at the beginning of spring and adults appearing earlier in the season than many other grasshoppers. The species exhibits remarkable intraspecific variation in coloration, with individuals ranging from green to brown, providing effective crypsis in their preferred habitats.
Pardalophora saussurei
Saussure's grasshopper
Pardalophora saussurei, or Saussure's grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Texas. As a member of the subfamily Oedipodinae, it shares the characteristic banded hind wings typical of this group.
Psinidia amplicornus
Caudell's Long-horned Grasshopper
Psinidia amplicornus, commonly known as Caudell's Long-horned Grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It belongs to the tribe Psinidiini within the subfamily Oedipodinae, a group characterized by often having colorful hind wings. The species was described by Caudell in 1903 and is native to the south-central United States.
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Psinidiini is a tribe of band-winged grasshoppers within the subfamily Oedipodinae, established by Otte in 1970. Members of this tribe are classified under the family Acrididae and share the characteristic banded wing patterns typical of the Oedipodinae. The tribe comprises multiple genera distributed primarily in arid and semi-arid regions.
Spharagemon
band-winged grasshoppers
Spharagemon is a genus of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, containing approximately 9–10 described species distributed across North America. Members of this genus are characterized by their association with sandy or loose soil habitats and their distinctive hindwing coloration patterns. The genus includes several well-studied species such as the mottled sand grasshopper (S. collare) and Say's grasshopper (S. equale), which serve as important indicators of sand prairie ecosystems.
Spharagemon bunites
Spharagemon bunites is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Otte in 1984. It belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, tribe Trimerotropini, a group characterized by banded or colored hind wings that are often concealed at rest. The species is known from California and is considered present in North America, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Spharagemon campestris
Campestral Grasshopper, McNeill campestral grasshopper
Spharagemon campestris is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, subfamily Oedipodinae. The species was originally described as Trimerotropis campestris by McNeill in 1901 and later transferred to the genus Spharagemon. It is recorded from western North America including Wyoming and British Columbia. As a member of the Oedipodinae, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping and typically exhibits banded wing patterns characteristic of this subfamily.
Spharagemon equale equale
Orangelegged Grasshopper, Say's Grasshopper
Spharagemon equale equale is a relatively large bandwinged grasshopper native to western North American grasslands. Adults are distinguished by orange hind tibiae and orange inner hind femora marked with dark bands. The subspecies is polyphagous, feeding on diverse grasses and forbs with documented regional variation in plant preferences. It is a subdominant member of rangeland grasshopper assemblages, typically occurring at low densities with minor economic impact except during rare population increases. The species is a strong flier with long wings extending beyond the abdomen, and both sexes crepitate in flight.
Stethophyma
Stethophyma is a genus of grasshoppers in the subfamily Oedipodinae, distributed across Europe, temperate Asia through Japan, and North America. The genus contains six recognized species, with Stethophyma grossum (the large marsh grasshopper) being the type species and most studied member. Species in this genus are associated with moist habitats, particularly wetlands, peatland meadows, and forested meadows. Some species have undergone significant range contractions and are subjects of conservation concern.
Stethophyma celata
Stethophyma celata is a grasshopper species described by Otte in 1979. It is listed as a probable species for Wyoming, specifically anticipated to occur in the Black Hills region, though it was not documented in the 1988-2019 Wyoming grasshopper survey. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Stethophyma celatum in some taxonomic databases. Its biology and ecology remain poorly documented due to its absence from systematic survey collections.
Tomonotus mexicanus
Mexican Oak-leaf Grasshopper
Tomonotus mexicanus is a grasshopper species in the family Acrididae, described by Saussure in 1861. It belongs to the tribe Arphiini within the subfamily Oedipodinae, commonly known as banded-winged grasshoppers. The species is endemic to Mexico, with records from central and northeastern regions. It is known in English as the Mexican Oak-leaf Grasshopper, though the origin of this common name is not documented in available sources.
Trachyrhachys
Trachyrhachys is a genus of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, established by Scudder in 1876. The genus contains at least four described species distributed across western North America, including the finned grasshopper (T. aspera) and Kiowa grasshopper (T. kiowa). These grasshoppers are classified within the subfamily Oedipodinae and tribe Psinidiini.
Trachyrhachys coronata
crowned grasshopper
Trachyrhachys coronata, commonly known as the crowned grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is one of approximately 12 species in North America that overwinter as nymphs rather than eggs, with adults present early in spring. The species is found in western North America, particularly in Colorado and New Mexico. It belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, which is characterized by banded wings and often inhabits open, dry habitats.
Trepidulus hyalinus
Scudder's clearwinged grasshopper
Trepidulus hyalinus, commonly known as Scudder's clearwinged grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was first described by Scudder in 1900. The species belongs to the tribe Psinidiini within the subfamily Oedipodinae, a group characterized by banded or colored wings. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from California.
Trimerotropini
band-winged grasshoppers
Trimerotropini is a tribe of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Oedipodinae. The tribe comprises at least 70 described species distributed across five genera: Circotettix, Conozoa, Dissosteira, Spharagemon, and Trimerotropis. The genus Trimerotropis alone contains 49 recognized species and has been described as an ecologically important group of American grasshoppers. Members of this tribe serve as hosts for parasitoid flesh flies in the family Sarcophagidae.
Trimerotropis agrestis agrestis
Trimerotropis agrestis agrestis is a desert grasshopper subspecies in the family Acrididae. It has been studied for its unusual mating behavior involving presumed sex-role reversal, where females initiate aerial pursuits of males during flight displays. The subspecies occurs in arid western North American habitats and has been documented to hybridize with Trimerotropis maritima in disturbed environments.
Trimerotropis agrestis barnumi
Trimerotropis agrestis barnumi is a subspecies of grasshopper described by Tinkham in 1960. It belongs to the band-winged grasshopper subfamily Oedipodinae. The taxon is currently treated as a synonym of Trimerotropis barnumi. Distribution records indicate presence in Utah and North America generally.
Trimerotropis arenacea
Rehn's dune grasshopper
Trimerotropis arenacea, commonly known as Rehn's dune grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. The species was described by Rehn in 1910. It is known to occur in sandy dune habitats in western North America, particularly in California. As a member of the genus Trimerotropis, it shares characteristics with other band-winged grasshoppers that typically inhabit arid, open environments.
Trimerotropis bifasciata
Two-banded Grasshopper
Trimerotropis bifasciata, commonly known as the two-banded grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America, with records from California and other western regions. As a member of the genus Trimerotropis, it belongs to a group known for cryptic coloration that provides camouflage against substrates such as soil, rock, and lichen-encrusted surfaces.
Trimerotropis californica
strenuous grasshopper, California band-winged grasshopper
Trimerotropis californica, commonly known as the strenuous grasshopper or California band-winged grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was first described by Bruner in 1889. The species belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, characterized by banded wings. Distribution records indicate presence in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Trimerotropis cyaneipennis
blue-winged grasshopper, blue crackler
Trimerotropis cyaneipennis is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the blue-winged grasshopper or blue crackler. It is native to western North America, with a distribution spanning from West Texas through New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada to southern Oregon and southern California. The species is known to hybridize naturally with T. suffusa in zones of microsympatry, where their distributions and habitats overlap.
Trimerotropis diversellus
Geyser Grasshopper
Trimerotropis diversellus, commonly known as the geyser grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It was described by Hebard in 1928. The species belongs to the genus Trimerotropis, a group characterized by banded wings and association with open, often arid habitats. It is found in North America, with records from the northwestern United States.
Trimerotropis fontana
Fontana grasshopper
Trimerotropis fontana is a band-winged grasshopper in the subfamily Oedipodinae, family Acrididae. It was described by Thomas in 1876. The species occurs in western North America, with documented records from Arizona, California, Oregon, and Utah. As a member of the Trimerotropis genus, it shares the characteristic banded wings typical of Oedipodinae grasshoppers.
Trimerotropis fratercula
pine bluffs grasshopper
Trimerotropis fratercula, the pine bluffs grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is closely related to the blue-winged grasshopper (T. cyaneipennis), from which it is distinguished primarily by its yellow or greenish-yellow hind wings rather than blue. The species occurs in North America, with records from Wyoming and other western states. It inhabits rugged, mountainous terrain and canyons at moderate to high elevations.
Trimerotropis inconspicua
inconspicuous grasshopper
Trimerotropis inconspicua, the inconspicuous grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was described by Bruner in 1904. The species belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, characterized by banded wings. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Colorado and Utah. It is considered a species of the desert southwest, where it is underrepresented in standard rangeland surveys due to geographic bias in collection efforts.
Trimerotropis infantilis
Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis infantilis is a rare, narrowly endemic grasshopper restricted to a small portion of the Santa Cruz Mountains in California. It was described by Rentz and Weissman in 1984. The species occupies specialized sandy habitats and is of conservation concern due to its extremely limited geographic range.
Trimerotropis inyo
Inyo Grasshopper
Trimerotropis inyo is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae, described by Rentz & Weissman in 1984. It is endemic to California and belongs to a genus characterized by banded or colored hind wings. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published biological information beyond its original description and taxonomic placement.
Trimerotropis koebelei
Koebele's Grasshopper
Trimerotropis koebelei is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Bruner in 1889. It belongs to the genus Trimerotropis, a group characterized by banded or patterned wings. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from California. Like other members of the subfamily Oedipodinae, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping.
Trimerotropis leucophaea
Inyo Blue-wing Grasshopper
Trimerotropis leucophaea, described by Rentz & Weissman in 1984, is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species is known from California and is part of the North American grasshopper fauna. As a member of the genus Trimerotropis, it belongs to a group known for cryptic coloration and banded wings. Very few observations of this species have been recorded.
Trimerotropis melanoptera
Black-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis melanoptera, commonly known as the black-winged grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It was first described by McNeill in 1901. The species is found in Central America and North America, with specific distribution records from Mexico Northeast, Nebraska, and New Mexico. Like other members of the genus Trimerotropis, it belongs to the Oedipodinae subfamily, characterized by banded or colored hind wings.
Trimerotropis modesta
Modest Grasshopper
Trimerotropis modesta is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Bruner in 1889. It belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, a group characterized by enlarged hind wings used in display and flight. The species occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of southwestern North America and Mexico. Available records indicate it is among the less frequently documented Trimerotropis species, with limited published biological information.
Trimerotropis occidentalis
Occidental Grasshopper
Trimerotropis occidentalis, commonly known as the occidental grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It is native to western North America, with documented occurrence in California. As a member of the subfamily Oedipodinae, it possesses the enlarged hind wings characteristic of band-winged grasshoppers. The species was described by Bruner in 1889.
Trimerotropis occulens
Lompoc Grasshopper
Trimerotropis occulens, commonly known as the Lompoc Grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was described by Otte in 1984 and is endemic to the United States. The species belongs to the subfamily Oedipodinae, which includes many grasshoppers with distinctive wing patterns and stridulatory capabilities.
Trimerotropis pseudofasciata
Caerulean-winged Grasshopper
Trimerotropis pseudofasciata, known as the caerulean-winged grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It occurs in western North America and Central America. As a member of the genus Trimerotropis, it likely exhibits the cryptic coloration typical of this group, though specific details for this species are limited in the provided sources.
Trimerotropis santabarbara
Trimerotropis santabarbara is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Rentz and Weissman in 1981. The species is endemic to California and represents one of approximately 30 species in the genus Trimerotropis, a group characterized by banded hind wings and often cryptic coloration.
Trimerotropis saxatilis
lichen grasshopper
Trimerotropis saxatilis, commonly known as the lichen grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper (subfamily Oedipodinae) renowned for its exceptional cryptic coloration that renders it nearly invisible against lichen-encrusted rock surfaces. The species exhibits striking intraspecific color variation, ranging from vivid blue-green individuals matching crustose lichens to darker brown and black forms adapted to barren rock exposures. It inhabits fragmented glade habitats in the Ozark Highlands and adjacent regions, where populations remain small and isolated due to forest barriers limiting dispersal.
Trimerotropis thalassica
thalassica grasshopper, greenish-winged grasshopper
Trimerotropis thalassica is a band-winged grasshopper in the subfamily Oedipodinae, described by Bruner in 1889. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from California. It belongs to a genus characterized by banded wings and associated with open, often sandy or gravelly habitats.
Trimerotropis topanga
Topanga Grasshopper
Trimerotropis topanga is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described in 1981 from California. It belongs to the genus Trimerotropis, a group characterized by banded wings and association with open, often sandy or gravelly habitats. The species is known from limited records in southern California and has been documented in citizen science platforms.
Trimerotropis undescribed-species-a
An undescribed species within the bandwinged grasshopper genus Trimerotropis, recognized from specimens collected in the western United States. As an undescribed taxon, it lacks formal scientific description but has been documented in entomological surveys and collections. Species in this genus are typically associated with arid and semi-arid habitats, often exhibiting cryptic coloration and strong flight capabilities characteristic of Oedipodinae.
Trimerotropis undescribed-species-b
Trimerotropis undescribed-species-b is a bandwinged grasshopper in the genus Trimerotropis, a diverse group containing over 40 described species and several undescribed taxa. The genus is characterized by shared color patterns and structural features that make species-level identification challenging. Members of Trimerotropis are typically associated with arid and semi-arid habitats in western North America. This undescribed species has been documented in species lists for Colorado and Wyoming, indicating it occurs within the documented range of the genus but has not yet received formal taxonomic description.
Trimerotropis undescribed-species-c
An undescribed species within the bandwinged grasshopper genus Trimerotropis. The genus contains over 40 described species, with several undescribed taxa recognized in western North American grasshopper surveys. Species in this genus share banded wing patterns and occupy arid and semi-arid habitats. This particular undescribed taxon has been documented in grasshopper survey work but awaits formal scientific description.
Trimerotropis verruculata verruculata
Crackling Locust, Crackling Forest Grasshopper
Trimerotropis verruculata verruculata is a subspecies of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the Crackling Locust or Crackling Forest Grasshopper. It is distinguished by its forest-dwelling habits and the characteristic crackling sound produced by its wings in flight. The subspecies exhibits cryptic coloration adapted to woodland environments.
Tropidolophus
great crested grasshopper
Tropidolophus is a monotypic genus of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, containing the single species T. formosus. The genus is classified within the subfamily Oedipodinae and tribe Tropidolophini. It is native to North America, with records from the western United States and northeastern Mexico.