Rentz-1966

Guides

  • Esselenia vanduzeei violae

    Esselenia vanduzeei violae is a subspecies of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, subfamily Gomphocerinae, described by Rentz in 1966. It is known from California in western North America. The genus Esselenia is classified within the short-horned grasshoppers, a diverse group of primarily herbivorous insects. This subspecies represents one of the few documented taxa within this genus, which appears to have restricted geographic distribution.