Grasshoppers of Wyoming and the West
Entomology
Fontana Grasshopper
Trimerotropis fontana Thomas
Trimerotropis fontana occurs mainly west of Wyoming but some populations are found in the western half
of the state. It prefers dry grasses and sagebrush in openings in pines. It is often
found on patches of barren gravelly soil. Adults were collected in late August and
September. This uncommon species has no known economic importance in Wyoming.
Ref: Otte 1984, and Capinera and Sechrist 1982.
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