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Differential Grasshopper

Melanoplus differentialis

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Field Notes

Description:

decent sized for a grasshopper. stripes on it's hind legs

Species ID Suggestions

Differential Grasshopper

Melanoplus differentialis

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ForestDragon
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Birdwing Grasshopper

Schistocerca sp.

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LuckyLogan
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Comments (4)
ForestDragon
The black herringbone markings on the hind femora are one of the markings that can distinguish this grasshopper.
Caleb Steindel
thanks LuckyLogan! i think you are right. i will try and do some more research :) -LandmarkExpert
LuckyLogan
My guess would either be the green or grey birdwing.

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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PublishedAugust 7, 2013

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