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πŸ¦— Grasshoppers & Crickets

Differential Grasshopper

Melanoplus differentialis

About

A large spur-throated grasshopper recognized by the herringbone pattern on its hind femora. It is a significant agricultural pest in North America.

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Did You Know?

Differential grasshoppers can eat about half their body weight in vegetation each day, causing millions of dollars in crop damage during outbreaks.