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Melanoplus franciscanus
San Francisco short-wing grasshopper
Melanoplus franciscanus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is known from a restricted geographic range in the American Southwest, specifically in the Guadalupe Mountains of Texas, the San Mateo Mountains of New Mexico, and the San Francisco Peaks of Arizona. The species was described by Scudder in 1899 and is characterized by short wings, as indicated by its common name.
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.
Melanoplus pygmaeus
Pygmy Short-wing Grasshopper, Pygmy Sandhill Grasshopper, Pygmy Locust
Melanoplus pygmaeus is a small spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Davis in 1915. It is commonly known as the pygmy short-wing grasshopper or pygmy sandhill grasshopper. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Alabama and Florida.
Melanoplus stegocercus
Stegocercus Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus stegocercus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Rehn & Hebard in 1916. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many North American grasshopper species. The species is characterized by short wings, as indicated by its common name.