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Ageneotettix brevipennis
short-wing big-headed grasshopper
Ageneotettix brevipennis is a slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae, distinguished by its notably short wings relative to body size. The species occurs across Central America, North America, and Mexico. It belongs to a genus characterized by large heads and grass-feeding habits, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
grasshopper slant-faced short-winged Acrididae Gomphocerinae
Allocapnia rickeri
Midwest Snowfly
Allocapnia rickeri is a small winter stonefly in the family Capniidae, commonly known as the Midwest Snowfly. It is one of numerous small, dark stoneflies in the genus Allocapnia that emerge during cold months when few other insects are active. The species has been documented across the central and eastern United States. Like other capniids, it is associated with clean, cold streams and is an important indicator of water quality.
winter-stonefly bioindicator coldwater Plecoptera Capniidae Allocapnia lotic emergence brachyptery aptery genitalia-identification Frison-1942 Midwest southeastern-US clean-water-indicator January-March small-stonefly wingless-female stream-insect shredder gatherer seasonal-resource water-quality aquatic-insect terrestrial-adult short-lived-adult oviposition submerged-eggs high-dissolved-oxygen low-temperature central-US eastern-US Alabama Arkansas Delaware Georgia Illinois hexapod hemimetabolous Euholognatha Nemouroidea Arctoperlaria Insecta Arthropoda Animalia GBIF Catalogue-of-Life iNaturalist NCBI taxonomy accepted-species 1942 Frison Ricker Midwest-Snowfly snowfly small-dark-stonefly clean-streams rivers well-oxygenated lotic-habitat cold-months winter-activity wing-reduction female-aptery male-flight epiproct paraproct terminalia taxonomic-revision congeners distribution-records observations 9-observations eukaryote metazoan arthropod insect stonefly winter-emerging January February March cold-weather near-freezing below-freezing water-surface submerged-substrates allochthonous-organic-material stream-ecosystems seasonal-food-resource insectivorous-birds predators scarce-prey unpolluted no-economic-importance stream-monitoring water-quality-indicator high-quality-coldwater microscopic-examination taxonomic-keys male-terminalia reliable-separation genitalic-examination overlapping-distribution similar-habitat small-size under-10-mm body-length reduced-wings absent-wings fully-developed-wings specific-identification published-descriptions illustrations subsequent-revisions characteristic family-Capniidae common-name extended-nymphal-period one-to-two-years short-lived does-not-feed aquatic-nymph clean-cold-streams low-temperatures year-round winter-months January-through-March family centered-Midwest extends-southeastern United-States documented appears most-reliably distinguished subtle-differences terminal-abdominal-structures should-be-compared against published subsequent genus-level characterized reduced absent females fully-developed males requires-examination male-genitalia structure paraprocts reliable separation overlaps similar many externally definitive relies microscopic examination comparison keys used biological indicator programs presence indicates cold conditions no-direct economic importance shredders gatherers processing allochthonous organic material stream ecosystems seasonal food resource insectivorous birds other when alternative prey scarce serves high-quality habitats development aquatic nymphal stages terrestrial adult stage nymphs develop streams extended period likely one two years based related species adults do-not feed active during weather air temperatures may near below freezing winged capable flight wingless short-winged remain water surface mating occur winter entering deposit eggs submerged substrates small commonly known numerous dark emerge few insects central eastern associated clean important under mm body length members genus wings possess fully developed specific identification level within requires male genitalia particularly most reliably subtle differences these terminal abdominal structures should compared descriptions taxonomic revisions winter-emerging maintain low high dissolved oxygen levels throughout year United States distribution centered extends southeastern months typically through this activity gives rise common name do not provides quality monitoring no direct habitat morphology size genitalic
Calosoma haydeni
Hayden's caterpillar hunter
Calosoma haydeni is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by Horn in 1870. It belongs to the genus Calosoma, commonly known as caterpillar hunters. Adults are brachypterous (short-winged), which limits their flight capability. The species occurs in Mexico and the southern United States, with two recognized subspecies showing distinct geographic distributions.
brachypterous short-winged caterpillar-hunter subspecies Horn-1870
Eritettix abortivus
Texas short-winged slant-face grasshopper, Texas short-wing slantfaced grasshopper
Eritettix abortivus is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Bruner in 1889. It is commonly known as the Texas short-winged slant-face grasshopper, reflecting both its geographic association and reduced wing morphology. The species occurs in Central America and North America, with confirmed records from Texas and broader distribution across Middle America. It belongs to the subfamily Gomphocerinae, a group characterized by slanted facial profiles and often abbreviated wings.
Acrididae Gomphocerinae grasshopper Texas short-winged slant-faced North-America Central-America Bruner-1889 Eritettigini
Euaesthetus brevipennis
Euaesthetus brevipennis is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, described by Casey in 1884. It belongs to the subfamily Euaesthetinae, a group of small staphylinid beetles often associated with forest floor habitats. The species epithet 'brevipennis' refers to its short-winged condition. Current taxonomic status is ambiguous synonym, suggesting potential taxonomic uncertainty or consolidation with related species.
Staphylinidae rove-beetle Euaesthetinae short-winged ambiguous-synonym Casey-1884
Hapithus brevipennis
Short-winged Bush Cricket, Short-winged Meadow Katydid
Hapithus brevipennis is a small bush cricket species in the family Gryllidae, native to the southeastern United States. Adults are distinguished by their abbreviated wings, which give the species its common name. Males produce a distinctive song consisting of buzzes and ticks interspersed with pauses to attract females. The species is active in late summer and autumn, with females using a prominent ovipositor to deposit eggs in protected locations.
Orthoptera Gryllidae bush-cricket stridulation bioacoustics southeastern-USA autumn-activity short-winged ovipositor meadow-insects
Hypochlora alba
Cudweed Grasshopper, Mugwort Grasshopper, Sage Grasshopper
Hypochlora alba is a short-winged, monophagous grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is the only known grasshopper species capable of surviving on cudweed sagewort (Artemisia ludoviciana), a plant whose pubescent leaves deter other grasshoppers. The species is found in grasslands east of the Rocky Mountains, where its distribution closely tracks that of its host plant. It is primarily flightless, with females occasionally producing long-winged forms. The species has been studied as a model for specialist herbivore-plant interactions and phytophilous behavior.
monophagous phytophilous short-winged specialist-herbivore Artemisia
Melanoplus calidus
Sacramento Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus calidus, the Sacramento short-wing grasshopper, is a spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was described by Scudder in 1899. The species belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many economically significant grasshopper species in North America. Available records indicate it is present in New Mexico and North America generally, though detailed biological information appears limited in published literature.
grasshopper spur-throated-grasshopper Melanoplinae North-America New-Mexico short-winged Scudder-1899
Melanoplus cameronis
Brownsville Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus cameronis, the Brownsville Short-wing Grasshopper, is a spur-throated grasshopper described by Roberts in 1947. It is endemic to southern Texas, with confirmed records from the Brownsville area. The species belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many North American grasshoppers of economic and ecological significance. It is considered a short-winged species, suggesting reduced dispersal capability compared to fully winged relatives.
short-winged endemic Texas spur-throated
Melanoplus celatus
Sylvan Short-wing Grasshopper, Secretive Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus celatus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Morse in 1904. It is known by two common names: Sylvan short-wing grasshopper and secretive short-wing grasshopper. The species is found in North America, with confirmed records from Virginia.
short-winged spur-throated North-American
Melanoplus indicifer
spinecercus short-wing grasshopper, east coast scrub grasshopper
Melanoplus indicifer is a species of spur-throated grasshopper endemic to a restricted range in Florida. It inhabits scrub habitats on the Atlantic Coastal Ridge in Palm Beach County. The species is characterized by short wings, a trait reflected in one of its common names. Its limited distribution makes it vulnerable to habitat loss from development and fire suppression.
endemic Florida scrub-habitat short-winged restricted-range spur-throated-grasshopper Acrididae Melanoplinae threatened-habitat Atlantic-Coastal-Ridge
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 serrulatus
Nantahala Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus serrulatus is a spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1937. The common name "nantahala short-wing grasshopper" references the Nantahala region of western North Carolina, where the species is known to occur. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many North American grasshopper species. Available information on this species is extremely limited.
North-Carolina-endemic Appalachian-fauna short-winged rarely-observed
Melanoplus snowii
Snow's Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus snowii is a species of short-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae, endemic to North America. The species is named in honor of the collector, with the specific epithet 'snowii' reflecting this dedication. Very little detailed biological information is available for this species compared to its congeners. It belongs to a genus containing numerous economically significant grasshopper species, though M. snowii itself has not been documented as a pest.
orthoptera acrididae melanoplinae grasshopper short-winged new-mexico north-america
Oedaleonotus borckii
Oedaleonotus borckii is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America, with records from California. As a member of the genus Oedaleonotus, it shares the characteristic short tegmina (forewings) that are shorter than the pronotum, distinguishing it from the related valley grasshopper (O. enigma) which has variable wing length including long-winged forms.
grasshopper spur-throated short-winged California-endemic
Oedaleonotus tenuipennis
Oedaleonotus tenuipennis is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Scudder in 1897. It is native to western North America, primarily California. The species is distinguished from congeners by its narrow, slender tegmina (forewings) that are shorter than the pronotum. Seven other species in the genus Oedaleonotus share this characteristic short-winged morphology, though O. tenuipennis is differentiated by specific structural details of the tegmina.
grasshopper spur-throated Melanoplinae western-North-America California-endemic-group short-winged Acrididae Orthoptera
Paratettix brevipennis
short-winged pygmy grasshopper
Paratettix brevipennis, commonly known as the short-winged pygmy grasshopper, is a minute orthopteran in the family Tetrigidae. As its common name indicates, this species possesses abbreviated wings relative to body size. It belongs to a family with over 2000 described species that has persisted for more than 230 million years. The species is found in North America, with distribution records from Texas.
Tetrigidae pygmy-grasshopper Orthoptera North-America short-winged
Pseudopomala brachyptera
short-winged toothpick grasshopper, bunch grass locust, bunchgrass grasshopper
Pseudopomala brachyptera is a slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the short-winged toothpick grasshopper or bunch grass locust. It is most abundant in northeastern Wyoming but occurs wherever taller grasses are present. The species overwinters as eggs in the soil, with adults present from mid-July through August. Despite being a grass feeder, it rarely causes significant rangeland damage due to low population densities and restricted habitat requirements.
grasshopper slant-faced short-winged western-North-America grass-feeder Gomphocerinae
Xantholinini
Xantholinini is a tribe of rove beetles (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Staphylininae) comprising approximately 141 genera with a cosmopolitan distribution across all zoogeographical regions. Members are small to medium-sized (2–20 mm), slender, short-winged beetles with elongated bodies and relatively short legs adapted for moving through narrow spaces. The tribe has been the subject of extensive taxonomic revision, particularly in the Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey, China, and the Neotropics, with numerous new species described in recent decades.
rove-beetles Staphylinidae ground-dwelling predatory cosmopolitan short-winged taxonomically-diverse