Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper

Zayante Band-winged Grasshopper

Trimerotropis infantilis

Status Endangered
Listed January 24, 1997
Family Acrididae
Description Body and forewings are pale gray to light brown with dark crossbanding on the forewings; hind wings are pale yellow with a faint thin band.
Habitat Open sandy areas with sparse low annual and perennial herbs on high ridges with sparse ponderosa pine.
Food Unknown.
Reproduction Unknown.
Threats Habitat destruction through sand mining and urban development; habitat loss and alteration due to recreational activities and …

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