Grasshoppers of Wyoming and the West

Entomology

Key to the Melanoplus Species

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G Tip of cerci pointed; hind tibiae blue; widespread in eastern Colorado.
 

Melanoplus regalis (Dodge)

Cercus	Furculae

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G' Tip of cerci blunt; hind tibiae usually red, sometimes yellow; wide spread and common, often abundant in urban and disturbed areas.
 

Melanoplus femurrubrum (DeGeer)

Side views of abdomen tip of male	Top view of subgenital plate

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