Marsh Meadow Grasshopper

Pseudochorthippus curtipennis

General Status Rank: 
Sensitive
ELCODE: 
IIORT52010
Common Name: 
Marsh Meadow Grasshopper
Scientific Name: 
Pseudochorthippus curtipennis
Synonyms: 
Chorthippus curtipennis
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Grasshopper
Kingdom: 
Animalia
Phylum: 
Arthropoda
Class: 
Insecta
Order: 
Orthoptera
Family: 
Acrididae
Habitat
An extraordinarily widespread distribution in North America and occurs in a remarkable variety of habitats, including heath bogs, fens, marshes, dry prairies, and tundra. It is said to feed primarily on grasses and sedges (Catling 2008).
References: 
R202
Distribution

Ecozones

Taiga Plains
References: 
R202

Distribution

Species is found all the way north to border at the Dempster Highway in Yukon (S. Carriere, pers. comm.). Expect more sites (Catling 2008).
Score: 
F
References: 
R202

Number of Occurrences

Kakisa, Hay River, and Fort Simpson.
Score: 
BC
References: 
R202
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Sensitive
S Rank: 
S3
Decision Process Description: 
Draft rank by non-expert (S. Carriere) based on Catling (2008) only (2010). Reviewed by D. Johnson and C. Wiebe in 2014; no change. Reviewed by J. Miskelly in 2017; modified from Undetermined to Secure based on more information.
Last Updated: 
July 10, 2024
Status Designations

Canada – Assessment by Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada

COSEWIC Status: 
-

References

Ecozones

  • Catling, P.M (2008) Grasshoppers and related insects of Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Gov of the Northwest Territories, Envrionment and Natural Resources 77 pp. - R202 Return

Habitat

  • Catling, P.M (2008) Grasshoppers and related insects of Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Gov of the Northwest Territories, Envrionment and Natural Resources 77 pp. - R202 Return

Number of Occurrences

  • Catling, P.M (2008) Grasshoppers and related insects of Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Gov of the Northwest Territories, Envrionment and Natural Resources 77 pp. - R202 Return

Range Extent

  • Catling, P.M (2008) Grasshoppers and related insects of Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Gov of the Northwest Territories, Envrionment and Natural Resources 77 pp. - R202 Return