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American Bird Grasshopper

Schistocerca americana

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

Large, usually has creamy strip extending from head to forewings. Characteristically flies up and into trees when disturbed, behavior quite different from most other grasshoppers.

Habitat:

Wooded trail by Lake Lewisville

Reference Links:

Species Schistocerca americana - American Bird Grasshopper - BugGuide.Net

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Texas Master Naturalist Program - Nature Indentification
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Birdwing Grasshopper Project

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PublishedMarch 31, 2013

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