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Aeoloplides californicus
California saltbush grasshopper
Aeoloplides californicus is a spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, native to western North America. The species is associated with saltbush habitats in arid and semi-arid regions. It belongs to a genus specialized for feeding on chenopod plants. Despite its common name, detailed biological studies of this species remain limited.
Aidemona azteca
Aztec Spur-throated Grasshopper, Aztec spur-throat
Aidemona azteca is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the Aztec spur-throat or Aztec Spur-throated Grasshopper. First described by Saussure in 1861, this species is native to Central America and parts of southern North America. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae, a group of grasshoppers characterized by the presence of a spur or projection on the ventral surface of the throat (prosternum).
Aptenopedes
Aptenopedes is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, comprising approximately 13 described species. The genus was established by Scudder in 1878 and is classified within the subfamily Melanoplinae. Members of this genus are found in North America, with distribution records from California, Florida, Georgia, and Nebraska. As spur-throated grasshoppers, they possess a distinctive sclerotized projection on the prosternum, a characteristic feature of the Melanoplinae.
Aptenopedes chefixico
Aptenopedes chefixico is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Otte in 2014. It belongs to the genus Aptenopedes, a group of spur-throated grasshoppers found in North America. The species is known from a small number of observations in Florida. As a recently described species, detailed natural history information remains limited.
Aptenopedes sphenarioides
linear-winged grasshopper
Aptenopedes sphenarioides, commonly known as the linear-winged grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is a North American species with three recognized subspecies. The species has been documented across the southeastern United States with scattered records extending to the Great Plains.
Asemoplus montanus
Montana Grasshopper
Asemoplus montanus, commonly known as the Montana grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species was originally described by Bruner in 1885 under the genus Bradynotes. It is currently classified within the genus Asemoplus, which belongs to the tribe Podismini. The species is found in North America, with confirmed distribution records from Washington state.
Barytettix
spur-throated grasshoppers
Barytettix is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, comprising approximately nine described species. Members are found in western Mexico and the southwestern United States. At least one species, Barytettix psolus, is obligately flightless, lacking functional wings and associated flight musculature. The genus belongs to the tribe Conalcaeini within the subfamily Melanoplinae.
Barytettix humphreysii
Humphrey's Grasshopper
Barytettix humphreysii, commonly known as Humphrey's Grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is distributed across the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The species belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae and is characterized by the presence of a spur on the ventral surface of the throat, a diagnostic feature of its group. Two subspecies are recognized: B. h. humphreysii and B. h. cochisei.
Buckellacris
Buckellacris is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, established by Rehn & Rehn in 1945. The genus contains at least three described species distributed in western North America. Members belong to the tribe Podismini within the subfamily Melanoplinae. One species, Buckellacris nuda, is commonly known as Buckell's timberline grasshopper.
Campylacantha
Campylacantha is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Melanoplinae. The genus contains five described species, including the fuzzy olive-green grasshopper (C. olivacea). These grasshoppers are placed in the tribe Dactylotini and are characterized by the presence of a spur on the ventral surface of the throat (prosternum), a defining trait of spur-throated grasshoppers.
Chloroplus
Chloroplus is a monotypic genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae. The genus contains a single described species, Chloroplus cactocaetes. It is classified within the subfamily Melanoplinae, a diverse group of grasshoppers commonly known as spur-throated grasshoppers due to the presence of a peg-like projection on the prosternum. The genus was established by Hebard in 1918.
Conalcaea huachucana
Huachuca Grasshopper
Conalcaea huachucana, the Huachuca Grasshopper, is a spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is known from the southwestern United States and Mexico. The species includes two recognized subspecies: C. h. huachucana and C. h. coyoterae.
Conalcaeini
Conalcaeini is a tribe of grasshoppers within the subfamily Melanoplinae of the family Acrididae, established by Cohn and Cantrall in 1974. The tribe contains multiple genera distributed primarily in North America. Members are part of the diverse short-horned grasshopper fauna and share characteristics typical of the Melanoplinae subfamily, including a pronotum that does not extend backward over the abdomen. The tribe has been documented through substantial field observations, with over 1,900 records on iNaturalist.
Hebardacris excelsa
Hebardacris excelsa is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Rehn in 1907. It is placed in the tribe Podismini within the subfamily Melanoplinae. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from California.
Hebardacris mono
Hebardacris mono is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Rehn in 1964. It is known from North America, with confirmed distribution records from California. As a member of the subfamily Melanoplinae and tribe Podismini, it belongs to a group of grasshoppers commonly associated with western North American habitats.
Melanoplus alabamae
Alabama Spur-throat Grasshopper
Melanoplus alabamae is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America, with records from Alabama. The species was described by Hebard in 1920. Like other members of the subfamily Melanoplinae, it possesses a peg-like process projecting from beneath the head.
Melanoplus angularis
Angularis Spur-throat Grasshopper
Melanoplus angularis is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Little in 1932. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Melanoplus, which contains many economically significant grasshopper species in North America. The species is poorly documented in the scientific literature compared to many congeners.
Melanoplus arizonae
Arizona Spur-Throat Grasshopper
Melanoplus arizonae is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, first described by Scudder in 1878. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many economically significant grasshopper species in North America. The species is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Melanoplus bernardinae
Melanoplus bernardinae is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1920. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many economically and ecologically significant grasshopper species in North America. The species is documented from California and is part of the western North American grasshopper fauna. Like other Melanoplus species, it is expected to exhibit typical grasshopper life history with egg diapause and nymphal development through multiple instars, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Melanoplus bonita
Melanoplus bonita is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Otte in 2012. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many economically significant grasshopper species in North America. The species is known from Florida based on distribution records. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
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.
Melanoplus cinereus cinereus
Melanoplus cinereus cinereus is a subspecies of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is documented from California and Washington in western North America. The species is characterized by secretive behavior, hiding in sagebrush vegetation, which makes it underrepresented in standard sweep-net surveys.
Melanoplus clypeatus
Shield-tailed Grasshopper, Shield-tailed Spur-throat Grasshopper, Shield-tailed Locust
Melanoplus clypeatus, commonly called the shield-tailed grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was described by Scudder in 1877. The species is part of the large Melanoplus genus, which contains many North American grasshoppers.
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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devius
Devious Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus devius, the devious short-wing grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was described by Morse in 1904. The species is known from limited observations in North America, with records from Virginia and broader presence indicated across the continent. As a member of the large genus Melanoplus, it shares the characteristic spur-throated morphology of its subfamily Melanoplinae.
Melanoplus discolor
contrasting spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus discolor, known as the contrasting spur-throat grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America and has been documented in Colorado, Texas, and northeastern Mexico. The species belongs to the Melanoplus discolor species group, which includes seven newly described flightless grasshopper species from central Texas, highlighting the ecological uniqueness of the Edwards Plateau region.
Melanoplus eumera
Canyon Grasshopper
Melanoplus eumera, commonly known as the canyon grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was described by Hebard in 1920. The species belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many economically significant grasshopper species in North America. It is found in North America, with distribution records from Texas and other regions.
Melanoplus fasciatus
Huckleberry Spur-throat Grasshopper, Huckleberry Grasshopper, Huckleberry Locust
Melanoplus fasciatus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is commonly known as the huckleberry spur-throat grasshopper or huckleberry locust. The species is found in North America, with records from eastern Canada, the northeastern United States, and scattered western localities including Colorado and Arkansas.
Melanoplus frigidus
Nordic mountain grasshopper, narrow-winged locust, High Mountain Grasshopper
Melanoplus frigidus is an alpine grasshopper species in the family Acrididae, native to northern Europe and Asia. It is a true alpine specialist restricted to high-elevation habitats in the Scandes and similar mountain systems. Research has focused on its sensitivity to temperature variation as a potential indicator of climate change effects on alpine ecosystems.
Melanoplus gracilis
Graceful Grasshopper, Graceful Spur-throat Grasshopper, Graceful Narrow-winged Locust
Melanoplus gracilis is a North American spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is commonly known as the graceful grasshopper, with alternative names including graceful spur-throat grasshopper and graceful narrow-winged locust. The species was first described by Bruner in 1876.
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.
Melanoplus infantilis
little spur-throat grasshopper, tiny spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus infantilis is a small spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. The species is distinguished by its diminutive size relative to other Melanoplus species. It occurs in western North America, with documented presence in Colorado. As a member of the genus Melanoplus, it possesses the characteristic spur on the ventral surface of the throat that defines this species group.
Melanoplus nanciae
Ocala clawcercus grasshopper
Melanoplus nanciae, known as the Ocala clawcercus grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper described by Deyrup in 1997. It belongs to the diverse genus Melanoplus within the family Acrididae. The species is known from a restricted geographic range in Florida. Published records indicate it is rarely encountered, with limited observational data available.
Melanoplus ordwayae
Trail Ridge Scrub Grasshopper, Ordway Melanoplus Grasshopper
Melanoplus ordwayae is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Deyrup in 1997. It is endemic to Florida, specifically associated with the scrub habitat of the Lake Wales Ridge region. The species is known from very few observations and is considered rare and potentially threatened by habitat loss. Its common name references the Trail Ridge, a prominent geologic feature in its range.
Melanoplus oreophilus
Mount Hood Short-wing Grasshopper
Melanoplus oreophilus is a spur-throated grasshopper species endemic to the Mount Hood region of Oregon. The species is characterized by reduced wing development, a trait reflected in its common name. It inhabits high-elevation alpine environments and has a restricted geographic range.
Melanoplus packardii
Packard's grasshopper
Melanoplus packardii, commonly called Packard's grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is distributed across North America, with records from Oregon to Texas and north to Saskatchewan. Like other members of the genus Melanoplus, it is a ground-dwelling grasshopper associated with grassland habitats.
Melanoplus punctulatus
pine tree spur-throat grasshopper, grizzly spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus punctulatus is a spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the pine tree spur-throat grasshopper or grizzly spur-throat grasshopper. The species is recognized for its arboreal habits, distinguishing it from many ground-dwelling grasshopper relatives. It occurs across North America with documented populations in the northeastern United States, Great Lakes region, and western Nebraska. Three subspecies are recognized: M. p. arboreus, M. p. griseus, and M. p. punctulatus.
Melanoplus rotundipennis
Round-winged Grasshopper, round-winged spur-throat grasshopper, round-winged locust
Melanoplus rotundipennis is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, known by the common name round-winged grasshopper. It is characterized by its rounded wing shape, a distinctive trait among Melanoplus species. The species occurs in North America, with documented records from Florida and broader North American distribution. As a member of the subfamily Melanoplinae, it possesses the diagnostic spur on the ventral surface of the pronotum typical of this group.
Melanoplus saltator
Willamette short-wing grasshopper, leaping spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus saltator is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Scudder in 1897. It belongs to the Melanoplus saltator species group, a complex of related species. The species is known from North America, with documented records from Oregon. Common names include the Willamette short-wing grasshopper and leaping spur-throat grasshopper.
Melanoplus splendidus
juniper grasshopper, splendid grasshopper
Melanoplus splendidus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1920. It is commonly known as the juniper grasshopper or splendid grasshopper. The species is distributed in North America, with confirmed records from New Mexico. As a member of the Melanoplinae subfamily, it shares the characteristic spur on the prosternum typical of this group.
Melanoplus tequestae
tequestae scrub grasshopper, tequesta grasshopper
Melanoplus tequestae is a spur-throated grasshopper endemic to Florida scrub habitat. It is restricted to three counties in central Florida and is one of the more narrowly distributed members of the large genus Melanoplus. The species has been studied for its mating behavior, which involves male calling songs and visual courtship displays.
Melanoplus texanus
Texas spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus texanus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, native to North America. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many economically significant grasshopper species. The species was first described by Scudder in 1878.
Melanoplus viridipes group
The Melanoplus viridipes-species-group is a species group within the genus Melanoplus (subfamily Melanoplinae), a diverse genus of spur-throated grasshoppers found in North America. Species groups in Melanoplus represent informal taxonomic aggregations of morphologically similar species that share diagnostic characteristics. Members of this group are characterized by green legs (viridipes = "green-footed"), a trait that distinguishes them from related species groups within the genus. The group occurs within the western and central United States, with species typically inhabiting grassland ecosystems. Like other Melanoplus species, members are medium-sized grasshoppers with a distinct conical spur between the front legs, perpendicular facial orientation, and strong flight capabilities.
Melanoplus warneri
Warner's spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus warneri, commonly known as Warner's spur-throat grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was described by Little in 1929. The species belongs to the large and diverse genus Melanoplus, which contains many economically important grasshopper species in North America. Available records indicate it occurs in Texas and is present broadly across North America.
Melanoplus yarrowii
Yarrow's grasshopper, Yarrow's spur-throat grasshopper
Melanoplus yarrowii is a spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, native to western North America. The species was described by Thomas in 1875, originally as Caloptenus yarrowii. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains many economically significant grasshopper species. Available sources confirm its presence in Colorado and California, though detailed biological studies appear limited in the provided material.
Oedaleonotus
Oedaleonotus is a genus of spur-throated grasshoppers in the family Acrididae, subfamily Melanoplinae. The genus contains approximately nine described species distributed primarily in western North America. The best-known species, Oedaleonotus enigma (valley grasshopper), is a significant rangeland pest known for its migratory behavior and capacity to reach outbreak densities. Members of this genus are characterized by variable wing development, with some species having fully functional long wings and others having reduced or short wings.
Paraidemona fratercula
Paraidemona fratercula is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It was originally described as Trimerotropis fratercula by McNeill before being transferred to Paraidemona. The species has been documented in eastern Wyoming and Texas, with records indicating a preference for open pine savannahs and mountain foothill habitats. It is considered uncommon and not an economic pest.
Paraidemona latifurcula
Paraidemona latifurcula is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1918. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae and tribe Dactylotini. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Texas. It has been documented as a host for the parasitoid wasp Prionyx thomae.
Paroxya atlantica
Atlantic Grasshopper, Atlantic Locust
Paroxya atlantica is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America, with documented occurrence in Florida. The species exhibits semi-aquatic habits, frequently associated with vegetation at the margins of slow-moving water bodies. A 2011 study in Behavioral Ecology examined how limb autotomy affects its escape behavior.
Phaedrotettix concinnus
Phaedrotettix concinnus is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Scudder in 1897. It belongs to the subfamily Melanoplinae, a diverse group of North American grasshoppers. The genus Phaedrotettix is part of the tribe Melanoplini. Available records indicate occurrence in Texas, though detailed biological information remains limited.