Inyo Grasshopper
Trimerotropis inyo
This record describes Trimerotropis inyo (species). Recorded family: Acrididae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Perhaps, based upon appearance, morphology, and behavior, most closely akin to T. occidentalis . Moderately abundant, and associated often with Circotettix undulatus , C. maculatus , and Trimerotropis albescens .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Caelifera
- Family
- Acrididae (Short-horned Grasshoppers)
- Subfamily
- Oedipodinae
- Tribe
- Trimerotropini
- Genus
- Trimerotropis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Steep rocky slopes, usually made up of loose material, with sparse vegetation cover of herbs and shrubs. At moderately high elevations (often Jeffrey Pine is growing nearby). Rare in marginal habitats, but can be very abundant in the proper sort of places.
Geographic Range
East slopes of Sierra Nevada in California, from at least Tioga Pass southward.
Seasonal Activity
adults Summer into Autumn
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Trimerotropis inyo. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Orthoptera includes ~28,000 described species of grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids. Desert locusts can form swarms covering 460 square miles containing up to 80 million individuals per square kilometer.
Ecological role of the group
Grasshoppers and crickets are a primary food source for birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Cricket farming is a growing industry - crickets require 12× less feed than cattle to produce the same amount of protein, using 2,000× less water.
Economic and practical significance of the group
A single large locust swarm can consume the same amount of food in one day as 35,000 people. The 2019-2021 East Africa locust crisis affected food security for 42 million people across multiple countries. Global crop losses from locusts can reach billions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: FAO, UN World Food Programme, research publications. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Inyo Grasshopper (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by David J. Ferguson
Frequently Asked Questions About Inyo Grasshopper
What is Inyo Grasshopper?
Inyo Grasshopper (Trimerotropis inyo) is a species in the family Acrididae, within the order Orthoptera.
Where is Inyo Grasshopper found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Steep rocky slopes, usually made up of loose material, with sparse vegetation cover of herbs and shrubs. At moderately high elevations (often Jeffrey Pine is growing nearby). Rare in marginal habitats, but can be very abundant in the proper sort of places. |
| Range | East slopes of Sierra Nevada in California, from at least Tioga Pass southward. |
When is Inyo Grasshopper active?
Inyo Grasshopper: seasonal activity - adults Summer into Autumn.