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Melanoplus differentialis - Female <a href="https://bugguide.net/node/view/1088792" rel="nofollow">https://bugguide.net/node/view/1088792</a><br />
<a href="https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/202161-Melanoplus-ponderosus" rel="nofollow">https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/202161-Melanoplus-ponderosus</a><br />
Found on stucco wall.<br />
 Differential grasshopper,Geotagged,Melanoplus differentialis,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

    comments (3)

  1. I think your ID looks good, but am not 100%. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Changed the species based on bugguide ID, identified by chevron pattern on legs. Posted 4 years ago
      1. Perfect! Posted 4 years ago

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The differential grasshopper is a species of grasshopper belonging to the genus "Melanoplus" found throughout northern Mexico, central United States and southern Ontario, Canada. It is considered a pest in most of its range.

Similar species: Grasshoppers And Crickets
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 26, 2021. Captured Jan 10, 2011 14:31 in 846 Avant Ave, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA.
  • NIKON D5100
  • f/5.6
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO560
  • 300mm