Orthoptera of the Northern Great Plains


 

Encoptolophus costalis (Scudder)

Dusky grasshopper/ Western clouded grasshopper

Adults

  • Triangular depression on fastigum longer than wide.
  • Pronotum crossed by one sulcus.
    • Pronotum with 90o posterior angle.
  • Tegmena crossed by dark bands.
  • Hindwing clear with outer 1/3 fuscous.
  • Hind tibia blue with whitish basal ring.
Nymphs
  • Eye spotted rather than banded.
  • Pronotum with distinct dorsal and lateral carinae.
  • Fore and mid- femur with four ridges (carinae) near apex on outer face.
ND/SD Map
 

Grasshopper thumbnail

 


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