A new species of pygmy grasshopper (Orthoptera: Tetrigidae: Paratettix Bolívar) from western Texas, USA

Insecta mundi 2026 Open access

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Authors: John A. Stidham
DOI: 10.64338/im.1176.6oxuv
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Abstract

A new species of pygmy grasshopper, Paratettix alpinus (Orthoptera: Tetrigidae), with distinctive form and color pattern is described. Found along streams in the mountain areas of West Texas, this is the frst pygmy grasshopper to be described from the USA in over 60 years.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy Hemiptera Insect Studies Collembola Taxonomy and Ecology Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Insecta mundi
Pages
1–6
Publication date
27 February 2026
Language
EN