Chortopodisma Explained

Chortopodisma is a monotypic genus of grasshopper in the tribe Podismini. Its only recognized species is Chortopodisma cobellii.[1]

Description

Chortopodisma cobellii is similar to Pseudoprumna baldensis, with a light green coloured body and a strong shortened dark band on its flanks (in contrast to other wingless mountain grasshoppers). This species is apterous and the hearing organ is vestigial.[2]

Distribution and mode of life

This species is endemic to the Italian Alps, where it may be called the "Veneto Mountain Grasshopper".[1] It is only known from a small area around the Monte Pasubio in altitudes of 1600-. Adult specimens can be found from August to October.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: genus Chortopodisma Ramme, 1951: Orthoptera Species File. 2020-12-28. orthoptera.speciesfile.org.
  2. Book: Heiko Bellmann . 2006 . Der Kosmos Heuschreckenführer, die Arten Mitteleuropas sicher bestimmen . Franckh-Kosmos . Stuttgart . 3-440-10447-8.