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Differential Grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis) This grasshopper is easily identified by the prominent chevron design on it's hind legs, seen here on a tall blade of field grass. Differential grasshopper,Geotagged,Melanoplus differentialis,United States Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Differential Grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis)

This grasshopper is easily identified by the prominent chevron design on it's hind legs, seen here on a tall blade of field grass.

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The Differential grasshopper

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.

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Similar species: Grasshoppers And Crickets
Species identified by Deb Cappello
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By Deb Cappello

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Uploaded Jul 28, 2014. Captured Sep 13, 2009 15:10 in 131-133 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Kane, PA 16735, USA.
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  • Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
  • f/5.6
  • 1/125s
  • ISO200
  • 24.8mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.