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Red-legged Grasshopper

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Photo by JC_Forester
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Field Notes

Description:

A rather stout and medium sized grasshopper. The femur of this species is reddish in color.

Reference Links:

Species Melanoplus femurrubrum - Red-legged Grasshopper - BugGuide.Net

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