Grasshoppers of Wyoming and the West
Entomology
Key to the Melanoplus Species
Previous Step (D')E Furculae well over half as long as the supra-anal plate, broad at base and tapering
rather abruptly; hind tibiae blue; should occur in northwestern Colorado in sagebrush.
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| Furculae and supraanal plate | Cercus |
E' Furculae about one-half length of supra-anal plate, expanding from base and then tapering to a point; hind tibiae green; not reported from Colorado but may occur in the southeastern portion of the state.
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| Furculae and supraanal plate | Cercus |
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