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Differential Grasshopper

Melanoplus differentialis

Photo by nlralph
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Field Notes

Notes:

From web searches, it looks to me most like a Carolina Locust, a short-horned grasshopper. ( Dissosteira Carolina). If you can confirm please let me know.

Species ID Suggestions

Differential Grasshopper (male)

Melanoplus differentialis

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