†Melanoplus spretus Walsh 1866 (Rocky Mountain locust)
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Insecta - Orthoptera - Acrididae
Alternative combination: Caloptenus spretus
Belongs to Melanoplus according to J. A. Lockwood et al. 1992
Sister taxa: Melanoplus differentialis, Melanoplus frigidus
Ecology: fast-moving ground dwelling grazer-herbivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (2: Montana, Wyoming collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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