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Slender groundhopper (Tetrix subulata)

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Tetrix subulata, known as the slender groundhopper or common pygmy grasshopper, is a small member of the family Tetrigidae and the type species of the genus Tetrix. It was described by Carl Linnaeus in 1761 and is distributed across much of the Palearctic as well as North America. The species is associated with moist, open habitats and is distinguished by an extended, awl-shaped pronotum and generally well-developed wings.

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What is the scientific name of the slender groundhopper?

The slender groundhopper is Tetrix subulata. It is also known as the common pygmy grasshopper and belongs to the family Tetrigidae.

Who described Tetrix subulata?

Carl Linnaeus described Tetrix subulata in 1761. It is the type species of the genus Tetrix.

Where does the slender groundhopper live?

Tetrix subulata is distributed across much of the Palearctic and also occurs in North America. Its broad range makes it one of the widely recognized groundhoppers.

How is Tetrix subulata different from many grasshoppers?

Its pronotum, the shield-like part behind the head, extends over the abdomen. The species is a small tetrigid rather than a typical large field grasshopper.

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