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Aeoloplides
Saltbush Grasshoppers
Aeoloplides is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers comprising approximately nine described species. Members are commonly known as saltbush grasshoppers, reflecting their documented association with saltbush-dominated habitats. The genus belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae within family Acrididae. Species within this genus occur in western North America, with records from Colorado, Wyoming, and surrounding states.
Aeoloplides chenopodii
Colorado Plateaus Saltbush Grasshopper
Aeoloplides chenopodii is a spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, known as the Colorado Plateaus Saltbush Grasshopper. The species is native to western North America and is associated with saltbush habitats. It was described by Bruner in 1894 under the basionym Pezotettix chenopodii. The species is considered to be probably present in Wyoming along the lower Green River, though it was not documented in the 1988-2018 Wyoming survey.
Aeoloplides fratercula
Northern Coast Bush Grasshopper
Aeoloplides fratercula, known as the northern coast bush grasshopper, is a spur-throated grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It belongs to a genus of grasshoppers associated with coastal and salt marsh habitats. The species has been documented in California and is considered part of the North American grasshopper fauna, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Aeoloplides rotundipennis
Rio Grande saltbush grasshopper
Aeoloplides rotundipennis, the Rio Grande saltbush grasshopper, is a spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species was described by Wallace in 1955 and is native to North America. It is closely related to other saltbush-feeding grasshoppers in the genus Aeoloplides, including A. chenopodii, A. tenuipennis, and A. turnbulli.
Aeoloplides turnbulli
thistle grasshopper, Russian thistle grasshopper, saltbush grasshopper
Aeoloplides turnbulli is a medium-sized, robust spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the thistle grasshopper or Russian thistle grasshopper. The species exhibits two recognized subspecies: A. t. turnbulli in the north and A. t. bruneri in the south, distinguished primarily by wing length. It is an early-hatching species with a prolonged nymphal development period of 50–60 days. The species has demonstrated outbreak potential, with historical population irruptions documented in western Kansas during the 1930s and in the Big Horn Basin, Wyoming, in 1993.
Agnostokasia
Agnostokasia is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, established by Gurney and Rentz in 1964. The genus contains at least one described species, A. sublima. These grasshoppers belong to the subfamily Melanoplinae, a diverse group of North American grasshoppers commonly known as spur-throated grasshoppers due to a distinctive ventral projection on the prosternum.
Aidemona
Aztec spur-throat (for A. azteca)
Aidemona is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, established by Brunner von Wattenwyl in 1893. The genus contains five described species distributed primarily in Mexico and Central America. The best-known member is Aidemona azteca, commonly called the Aztec spur-throat. These grasshoppers belong to the subfamily Melanoplinae, a diverse group of New World grasshoppers.
Aztecacris gloriosa
Atascosa Gem Grasshopper
Aztecacris gloriosa is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the Atascosa Gem Grasshopper. The species name refers to its type locality near Atascosa Peak in Arizona. It is a small grasshopper measuring 16–25 mm in length and is restricted to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Booneacris polita
Willamette wingless grasshopper
Booneacris polita, commonly known as the Willamette wingless grasshopper, is a flightless species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is endemic to the Pacific Northwest region of North America, with records primarily from Oregon. As its common name indicates, this species lacks functional wings, a trait that distinguishes it from most other grasshoppers and reflects its adaptation to stable, localized habitats.
Buckellacris chilcotinae
Chilcotin Grasshopper
Buckellacris chilcotinae is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the Chilcotin Grasshopper. The species was originally described as Bradynotes chilcotinae by Hebard in 1922 and later transferred to the genus Buckellacris. It occurs in western North America with documented records from British Columbia and Washington. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate B. c. chilcotinae and B. c. tacoma.
Conalcaea
Conalcaea is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae. The genus contains three recognized species: C. cantralli, C. huachucana (Huachuca grasshopper), and C. miguelitana. These grasshoppers are restricted to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Dendrotettix
Dendrotettix is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, containing at least three described species distributed in the southeastern United States. Species include the scrub pine grasshopper (D. australis), post oak grasshopper (D. quercus), and Carolina oak grasshopper (D. zimmermanni). Cytogenetic studies have identified chromosome numbers of 2n=23 (male) and 2n=24 (female) with an XO sex determination system, distinguishing this genus from related taxa such as Boonacris and Appalachia.
Dendrotettix zimmermanni
Carolina Oak Grasshopper
Dendrotettix zimmermanni, commonly known as the Carolina oak grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America, with records indicating presence in the southeastern United States. As a member of the subfamily Melanoplinae and tribe Podismini, it belongs to a group of grasshoppers often associated with woody vegetation.
Dichroplus
spur-throated grasshoppers
Dichroplus is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, containing more than 20 described species distributed across North, Central, and South America. Species in this genus are primarily ground-dwelling and associated with grassland and agricultural habitats. Dichroplus maculipennis, one of the most studied species, is a significant agricultural pest in Argentina's Pampas region, where it damages corn, soybeans, and wheat.
Eotettix
spur-throated grasshoppers
Eotettix is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, established by Scudder in 1897. The genus contains approximately six described species distributed in the southeastern and south-central United States. Species within this genus are generally small grasshoppers associated with moist or wetland habitats.
Eotettix palustris
Little Swamp Grasshopper
Eotettix palustris, the little swamp grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America, with records from Florida and Georgia. The species was described by Morse in 1904 and belongs to the genus Eotettix within the subfamily Melanoplinae.
Eotettix pusillus
Little Eastern Grasshopper
Eotettix pusillus is a small spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is one of the smallest members of its genus. The species is distributed across the southeastern and south-central United States, with records from Florida, Georgia, and Oklahoma.
Floritettix
Floritettix is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, containing approximately 13 described species. The genus is endemic to the North American Coastal Plain, with documented occurrences in Florida, Georgia, and California. One species, Floritettix phlox, has been described from heavily burned scrub habitat on sand ridges in central Florida.
Floritettix aptera
Wingless Florida Grasshopper
Floritettix aptera, commonly known as the wingless Florida grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The specific epithet "aptera" refers to its wingless condition, a distinctive trait among grasshoppers. The species is endemic to Florida and belongs to the genus Floritettix, which is part of the diverse Melanoplinae subfamily.
Gymnoscirtetes pusillus
little wingless grasshopper
Gymnoscirtetes pusillus, commonly known as the little wingless grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America, with records from Florida and Georgia. As suggested by its common name, this species is wingless or nearly so, distinguishing it from many other grasshopper species. The specific epithet 'pusillus' refers to its small size.
Hebardacris
Mount Whitney grasshopper (for H. albida)
Hebardacris is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, established by Rehn in 1952. The genus contains at least three described species: H. albida (Mount Whitney grasshopper), H. excelsa, and H. mono. These species are native to western North America, with records concentrated in California. The genus belongs to the tribe Podismini within the subfamily Melanoplinae.
Hebardacris albida
Mount Whitney grasshopper
Hebardacris albida, known as the Mount Whitney grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species was described by Hebard in 1920. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae and tribe Podismini. The specific epithet "albida" refers to its whitish coloration.
Hesperotettix curtipennis
Hesperotettix curtipennis is a spur-throated grasshopper species in the family Acrididae, first described by Scudder in 1897. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae, a group known for their economic significance as agricultural pests. The species has been documented in North America, with confirmed records from Colorado. Information regarding its biology, ecology, and specific identification features remains limited in published literature.
Hesperotettix floridensis
Florida purple-striped grasshopper, Florida purple-striped locust
Hesperotettix floridensis is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is endemic to Florida and belongs to the genus Hesperotettix, which includes several North American grasshopper species. The species was described by Morse in 1901. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only nine records in iNaturalist as of the available data.
Hesperotettix pacificus
Pacific Bush Grasshopper
Hesperotettix pacificus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Scudder in 1897. It is endemic to western North America, with records primarily from California. The species is part of a genus known for specialized feeding habits on composite plants. Two subspecies are recognized: H. p. pacificus and H. p. capillatus.
Hesperotettix viridis
snakeweed grasshopper, meadow purple-striped grasshopper, green-streak grasshopper
Hesperotettix viridis is a medium-sized, spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, native to North America. It is an oligophagous species specialized on composite plants (Asteraceae), particularly snakeweeds (Gutierrezia spp.), goldenrods (Solidago spp.), and rabbitbrushes. Populations show host-associated genetic differentiation, with distinct lineages adapted to different host plants. The species has been investigated as a potential biological control agent for invasive snakeweeds. Four subspecies are recognized, varying in wing length and geographic distribution.
Hypsalonia merga
Hypsalonia merga is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was described by Gurney and Buxton in 1963. The species is known from California and is part of the North American grasshopper fauna.
Hypsalonia rentzi
Hypsalonia rentzi is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Gurney & Eades in 1961. It belongs to the tribe Podismini within the subfamily Melanoplinae. The species is known from limited occurrence records in western North America.
Karokia
Karokia is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, established by Rehn in 1964. The genus contains at least two described species: Karokia blanci and Karokia memorialis. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae, a diverse group of North American grasshoppers commonly known as spur-throated grasshoppers due to a distinctive projection on the prosternum.
Karokia memorialis
Karokia memorialis is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Gurney and Buxton in 1968. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae, one of the most diverse groups of North American grasshoppers. The species has been documented in California and is considered part of the North American grasshopper fauna.
Melanoplus
North American Spur-throated Grasshoppers
Melanoplus is a large genus of grasshoppers native to North America, containing some of the continent's most typical large grasshoppers and migratory locusts. The genus includes over 250 species, with new species frequently described from isolated areas where speciation by hybridization occurs. Several species are significant agricultural pests, most notably the extinct Rocky Mountain locust (M. spretus), which was the most destructive insect pest of the 19th-century Great Plains before its extinction in 1902. Members range from intricately patterned and colorful to drab in appearance, with body lengths varying from small to nearly 5 cm in the largest species.
Melanoplus alpinus
Alpine grasshopper, Alpine spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus alpinus is a medium-sized spur-throated grasshopper inhabiting high-elevation meadows and parklands of western North America. It is distinguished by long wings, a dark dorsal stripe on the hind femur often with a wedge-shaped mark, and a bifurcate male cercus with a sharply pointed ventral arm. The species exhibits an extended egg diapause of two to three years and is considered a minor pest with potential to compete with livestock forage during droughts.
Melanoplus angustipennis
Narrow-winged Spur-throat Grasshopper, Narrow-winged Sand Grasshopper, Narrow-winged Locust
Melanoplus angustipennis is a medium-sized spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, measuring 20–30 mm in length with females larger than males. It inhabits open sandy grasslands, vegetated sand dunes, and disturbed areas across mid-central United States to south-central Canada. Nymphs hatch in May and develop to adults over 36–42 days, with adult activity from July through October. The species feeds primarily on Asteraceae and other forbs, and is not considered a major agricultural pest.
Melanoplus aridus
arid lands spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus aridus, commonly known as the arid lands spur-throat grasshopper, is a spur-throated grasshopper species in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America, with documented presence in Arizona and other arid regions. The species has been observed feeding on Flourensia cernua leaves, indicating some degree of host plant specificity. As a member of the genus Melanoplus, it shares the characteristic spur-throat morphology with other species in this diverse grasshopper group.
Melanoplus borealis
Northern Spur-throat Grasshopper, Northern Grasshopper
Melanoplus borealis is a spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, distributed across North America from Alaska to the Great Plains. It inhabits moist, open habitats including swamps, wet bogs, and mountain meadows. The species exhibits a late-hatching seasonal cycle, with eggs overwintering and hatching in mid-June. It is primarily a forb feeder, though capable of surviving on grasses under laboratory conditions. Populations are typically small even in suitable habitats. In Nebraska, it is recognized as a glacial relict that remained undetected for over a century before its rediscovery in 2007.
Melanoplus bruneri
Bruner's spur-throat grasshopper, Bruner's locust
Melanoplus bruneri is a medium-sized, fully winged spur-throated grasshopper native to North America. It inhabits diverse environments including arctic tundra, northern prairies, and mountain meadows, often reaching elevations above 10,000 feet. The species exhibits a two-year egg diapause in mountain habitats, though one-year development occurs under warmer low-altitude conditions. Outbreak populations have historically caused significant damage to rangeland forage across western North America.
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.
Melanoplus carnegiei
Carnegie Short-wing Grasshopper, Carnegie's Locust
Melanoplus carnegiei is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Morse in 1904. It is commonly known as the Carnegie Short-wing Grasshopper or Carnegie's Locust. The species is endemic to the southeastern United States.
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.
Melanoplus complanatipes
Western Sagebrush Grasshopper
A spur-throated grasshopper species in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the western sagebrush grasshopper. The species comprises two recognized subspecies and occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of western North America and Central America.
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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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 furcatus
Larger Fork-tail Grasshopper, Fork-tailed Locust
Melanoplus furcatus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, native to North America. It is commonly known as the larger fork-tail grasshopper or fork-tailed locust. The species was first described by Scudder in 1897 and is classified within the genus Melanoplus, a diverse group of North American grasshoppers.
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.
Melanoplus huroni
Huron Short-winged Locust, Huron Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus huroni is a North American grasshopper in the spur-throated grasshopper group, first described by Blatchley in 1898. The species is characterized by its short-winged morphology, which distinguishes it from many congeneric species. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains over 200 species across North America. The specific epithet refers to Lake Huron, reflecting its original discovery location in the Great Lakes region.
Melanoplus immunis
immunis spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus immunis is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Scudder in 1899. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many North American grasshopper species. The species is recorded from Oregon and is part of the broader North American fauna of short-horned grasshoppers.
Melanoplus oklahomae
Oklahoma spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus oklahomae is a species of spur-throated grasshopper described by Hebard in 1937. It belongs to the diverse genus Melanoplus, which contains many North American grasshopper species. The species is endemic to Oklahoma and surrounding regions in North America. Like other members of its genus, it possesses the characteristic spur on the prosternum that gives the group 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 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.
Melanoplus puer
least short-wing grasshopper, Florida spur-throat grasshopper, least short-winged locust
Melanoplus puer is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the least short-wing grasshopper or Florida spur-throat grasshopper. It is a North American species with a documented presence in Florida. The species belongs to the large and diverse genus Melanoplus, which contains many economically significant grasshopper species. Information specific to this species is limited compared to better-studied congeners such as M. lakinus.