Grasshoppers of Wyoming and the West
Entomology
Key to the Melanoplus Species
Previous Step (E)F Cerci symmetrical with shallow spoon-like depression; hind tibiae variable in color
but usually red; widespread and common in eastern Colorado.
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| Cercus | Top view of abdomen tip of male |
F' Cerci not symmetrical; cerci grooved or depressed at tip; hind tibiae brown; associated with juniper and pinon; nocturnal and rare; southeastern Colorado.
Melanoplus splendidus Hebard
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