description Stiphra robusta Overview
Stiphra robusta is a grasshopper species in the family Proscopiidae, a group of South American orthopterans. Mello-Leitão described it in 1939, with the holotype recorded from Paraíba, Brazil; specimen records also include Piauí. The species is associated with northeastern Brazil and has been studied as an agricultural insect because population increases can damage vegetation. Research has covered its identification, distribution, annual biology, behavior, plant losses, and control.
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What kind of insect is Stiphra robusta?
Stiphra robusta is a grasshopper species in the family Proscopiidae. Proscopiids are unusual South American orthopterans that often have elongated bodies and camouflage resembling twigs.
Who described Stiphra robusta?
Mello-Leitão described Stiphra robusta in 1939. The species is associated with northeastern Brazil.
Where was the holotype of Stiphra robusta recorded?
The holotype was recorded from Paraíba, Brazil. Additional specimen records include Piauí.
What region is Stiphra robusta associated with?
The species is associated with northeastern Brazil, including the states of Paraíba and Piauí. It belongs to a South American family rather than the better-known grasshopper families found worldwide.
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