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Differential Grasshopper

Melanoplus differentialis

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Forewings, pronotum uniform, without distinctive marks. Black herringbone markings on outer face of hind femora. Yellow hind tibiae.

Habitat:

Lush vegetation, moist crop areas.

Notes:

Thanks for the ID BugEric

Reference Links:

Differential grasshopper, Species Melanoplus differentialis - Differential Grasshopper - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Differential Grasshopper (male)

Melanoplus differentialis

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BugEric
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