Arphia xanthoptera

Autumn Yellow-winged Grasshopper

A brownish-red grasshopper introduced to the Lowland Meadow, recognized by striped black-and-white markings on the inner hind legs.

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Identity & Origin +

Common Name: Autumn Yellow-winged Grasshopper
Scientific Name: Arphia xanthoptera
Realm: Terrestrial
Biome: Lowland Meadow
Introduction Method: Intentional introduction
Date First Introduced: June 01, 2026

Section Notes

Identified by Josue as Autumn Yellow-winged Grasshopper, Arphia xanthoptera, after initial intake described it as an unidentified brownish-red grasshopper with black-and-white striping on the inner hind legs.

Population Dynamics +

Current Estimated Population: One Autumn Yellow-winged Grasshopper individual is documented in the Lowland Meadow. Survival, feeding, reproduction, and long-term establishment remain unresolved.
Population Status: Uncertain
Date Last Observed: June 01, 2026

Section Notes

Introduced to the Lowland Meadow on 2026-06-01. Continued observation is needed to determine survival, feeding, habitat use, ecological role, and whether it differs functionally from other grasshoppers in the system.

Trophic Ecology +

Trophic Level: Primary Consumer
Feeding Niche / Method: Presumed herbivory
Dietary Inputs: Live plant tissue; exact miniBIOTA diet not yet observed.

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Life Cycle & Reproduction +

Ecological Role & Symbiosis +

Terrestrial / Meadow

A rain-fed meadow where grasses, soil organisms, crickets, cockroaches, herbivores, and detritivores build an active terrestrial food web.

Autumn Yellow-winged Grasshopper

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Classification Pending

Classification Pending

Biomes This Species Lives In

Lowland Meadow

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Autumn Yellow-winged Grasshopper

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Biomes This Species Lives In

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