description Melanoplus yarrowii Overview
Melanoplus yarrowii is a North American species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. Cyrus Thomas formally described it in 1875, and the species is associated with shrubland and grassland habitats in the United States. Spur-throated grasshoppers are named for the small projection on the underside of the thorax, a feature used in their classification.
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What kind of insect is Melanoplus yarrowii?
Melanoplus yarrowii is a North American spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is associated with grassland and shrubland habitats in the United States.
Who described Melanoplus yarrowii?
Cyrus Thomas formally described the species in 1875. The scientific name places it in the large Melanoplus genus of grasshoppers.
What does the name spur-throated grasshopper mean?
The name refers to a small spur-like structure on the underside of the thorax. Melanoplus yarrowii belongs to this group rather than to crickets or katydids.
Where would someone look for Melanoplus yarrowii?
Its recorded habitat is open North American shrubland and grassland. Dry or semi-open vegetation is more relevant to this species than dense forest or aquatic environments.
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