KEY TO THE ADULTS OF THE SHORT-HORNED GRASSHOPPER FAMILIES
AND SUBFAMILIES
Grasshoppers of New Mexico Contents
1a Hind tibiae with
both inner and outer dorsal, apical spines immovable at tip. Prosternum
usually with median tubercle, lacking in Brachystola. Large robust grasshoppers,
usually with wings shorter than abdomen ... Family
ROMALEIDAE (LUBBER GRASSHOPPERS)
1b Hind tibiae with
only the inner dorsal apical spines immovable at tip. Prosternum with or
without tubercle (spine between front legs). Wings variable ... Family
ACRIDIDAE (SHORT-HORNED GRASSHOPPERS)
