Melanoplus differentialis Thomas 1865 (short-horned grasshopper)
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Insecta - Orthoptera - Acrididae
Alternative combination: Acridium differentiale
Belongs to Melanoplus according to S. W. Heads and Y. Wang 2013
Sister taxa: Melanoplus frigidus, Melanoplus spretus
Ecology: fast-moving ground dwelling grazer-herbivore
Distribution: found only at McKittrick asphalt deposit (INHS collection) (Quaternary of California)
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