Trimerotropis huroniana

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Trimerotropis huroniana
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Suborder: Caelifera
Family: Acrididae
Tribe: Trimerotropini
Genus: Trimerotropis
Species:
T. huroniana
Binomial name
Trimerotropis huroniana
E. M. Walker, 1902

Trimerotropis huroniana, known generally as the lake Huron locust or great lakes grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in Wisconsin and Michigan in the United States, and Ontario in Canada. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Distribution

This species is endemic to the Great Lakes area, living along the shores of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, and Lake Superior in open dune habitats.

In Canada, where it is federally listed as Threatened under the Species At Risk Act , it is found at approximately 10 sites. This includes Pancake Bay, Manitoulin Island, and Great Duck Island. [6] [7]

This species is replaced by T. maritima along parts of the southern shore of Lake Michigan with very little overlap between the two species. A similar distribution pattern was noted along the west shore of Lake Huron in the Thumb region of Michigan in the 1920s, however more recent surveys indicate neither species are present in this region in the current day. [8]

Historical populations existed at various sites including Traverse City, Wasaga Beach, Sauble Beach, and Giant Tomb's Island. [8] [6]

Description

Grey to brown in colour, this distinctive species ranges in size from 24 mm to 40 mm, with females generally larger than males. Its hind wings are pale yellow, black, and translucent. [7]

Biology

The species has been noted to feed on plants including Ammophila brevigulata , Calamovilfa longifolia , and Artemisa campestris . [8] [9]

Males court females through stridulation and display flights. Eggs are laid in the sand, where they overwinter and emerge the following spring as nymphs. The insects reach adulthood in late July to August after molting through 5 instars. [6]

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<i>Trimerotropis</i> Genus of grasshoppers

Trimerotropis is a genus of band-winged grasshoppers in the family Acrididae. There are at least 50 described species in Trimerotropis.

<i>Trimerotropis pseudofasciata</i> Species of grasshopper

Trimerotropis pseudofasciata, the caerulean-winged grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in Central America and North America.

<i>Trimerotropis sparsa</i> Species of grasshopper

Trimerotropis sparsa, known generally as the badlands grasshopper or great basin grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.

<i>Trimerotropis verruculata</i> Species of grasshopper

Trimerotropis verruculata, known generally as the crackling forest grasshopper or cracker grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America. Its English common name comes from the distinctive cracking sound it makes as it flies. Its specific scientific name is derived from the Latin word for wart or excrescence and refers to its mottled rough appearance which probably provides camouflage on the exposed gravel, rock and ledge where it is often found.

<i>Trimerotropis maritima</i> Species of grasshopper

Trimerotropis maritima, known generally as the seaside grasshopper or seaside locust, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in Central America, North America, and the Caribbean.

Trimerotropis titusi, the Titus' grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.

Trimerotropis topanga, the topanga grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in Central America and North America.

<i>Trimerotropis occidentalis</i> Species of grasshopper

Trimerotropis occidentalis, the occidental grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.

Trimerotropis diversellus, the geyser grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.

Trimerotropis modesta, the modest grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in Central America and North America.

Trimerotropis inyo, the inyo grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.

<i>Trimerotropis salina</i> Species of grasshopper

Trimerotropis salina, the alkali grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.

Trimerotropis whitei, or White's dune grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in Central America and North America.

Trimerotropis arenacea, or Rehn's dune grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.

Trimerotropis bernardi, known generally as the forest falls grasshopper or San Bernardino Mountain grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.

<i>Trimerotropis gracilis</i> Species of grasshopper

Trimerotropis gracilis, commonly known as Thomas' slender grasshopper or sagebrush clicker, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.

<i>Trimerotropis thalassica</i> Species of grasshopper

Trimerotropis thalassica, known generally as the thalassica grasshopper or greenish-winged grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.

Trimerotropis schaefferi, the gulf dune grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.

<i>Trimerotropis agrestis</i> Species of grasshopper

Trimerotropis agrestis, known generally as the toothed dune grasshopper or toothed field grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.

<i>Cyrtacanthacris aeruginosa</i> Species of grasshopper

Cyrtacanthacris aeruginosa or simply, green tree locust, is a large species of grasshopper that can be found in the grasslands of Africa. They pertain to the genus Cyrtacanthacris and are composed by three subspecies, C. a. aeruginosa, C. a. flavescens and C. a. goldingi, all three of them descend from a unique ancestor. The specie is univoltine, that is, it only produces one brood of offspring per year, furthermore it also experiences egg diapause, meaning that the eggs have a phase of suspended or arrested growth. In terms of overwintering strategy, Aeruginosa adults mate and then the female lay the eggs and die before the dry season, the eggs stay in diapause for 7 months and take 45–67 days to incubate.

References

  1. 1 2 "Trimerotropis huroniana". NatureServe Explorer An online encyclopedia of life. 7.1. NatureServe. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "Trimerotropis huroniana Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  3. ↑ "Trimerotropis huroniana". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  4. ↑ Otte, Daniel; Cigliano, Maria Marta; Braun, Holger; Eades, David C. (2019). "species Trimerotropis huroniana E. M. Walker, 1902". Orthoptera species file online, Version 5.0. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  5. 1 2 3 Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canda (2016-07-08). "Lake Huron grasshopper (Trimerotropis huroniana): COSEWIC assessment and status report 2015". www.canada.ca. Environment and Climate Change Canada . Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  6. 1 2 "Lake Huron Grasshopper | ontario.ca". www.ontario.ca. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  7. 1 2 3 Scholtens, Brian G.; Reznik, Joseph; Holland, Janet (2005-01-01). "Factors affecting the distribution of the threatened Lake Huron locust (Orthoptera: Acrididae)". Journal of Orthoptera Research. 14 (1): 45–52. doi:10.1665/1082-6467(2005)14[45:FATDOT]2.0.CO;2. ISSN   1082-6467.
  8. ↑ Marshall, Jordan; Storer, Andrew (2007). "Presence of the "Threatened" Trimerotropis Huroniana (Orthoptera: Acrididae) in Relation to the Occurrence of Native Dune Plant Species and the Exotic Centaurea Biebersteinii". The Great Lakes Entomologist. 40 (1). doi:10.22543/0090-0222.2169. ISSN   0090-0222.


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