Grasshoppers of Wyoming and the West
Entomology
Key to the Melanoplus Species
Previous Step (F)G Cerci with small thumb-like projections as seen from rear; furculae nearly one-half
length of supra-anal plate; plains of eastern Colorado.
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| Back view of cerci | Cercus | Top view of abdomen tip of male |
G' Cerci without thumb-like projections; furculae less than one-fourth length of supra-anal plate.
Go to H
H Cerci expanded dorsally and ventrally, at least somewhat boot-shaped although "heel" may be reduced; tip of cerci strongly twisted dorsally; an early season species; widespread in Colorado.
H' Cerci not boot-shaped, tip bent inward and slightly expanded dorsally but not ventrally; a late season species; widespread in Colorado.
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| Side view of subgenital plate and cercus | Furculae | Back view of subgenital plate |
