I'll be out in the same area tomorrow so I'll try to get a shot of a male. For the VAFB invert survey there was a Oedaleonotus tenuipennis identified from the same area, but I couldn't find any pictures for comparison. The only Melanoplus identified was M. devastator. A lot of the orthoptera specimen IDs for the survey were made by Dr. Weissman, but not all areas were surveyed. I helped with collections and specimen preparation, but I have no idea what they ended up being identified as.

Regarding males, are there any features I should try to capture to facilitate IDs?
-Alice

For Spur-throats, clear views of the end of the abdomen, preferably from several angles (top, side, rear, etc.) are what to try for. I know this is difficult with a live subject, but even just one good shot from the side is often enough identify them. Hind tibia color is often very useful as well, and more often these are hidden in a photo than one might expect.

I loaded some shots of a male , it wasn't possible to get in situ shots, all the ones out in the open were females and none would sit still...