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Differential Grasshopper Forewings, pronotum uniform, without distinctive marks. Black herringbone markings on outer face of hind femora. Yellow hind tibiae. Differential Grasshopper,Differential grasshopper,Geotagged,Grasshopper,Melanoplus,Melanoplus differentialis,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Differential Grasshopper

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

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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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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Mar 28, 2018. Captured Sep 2, 2014 11:42 in 3993 Courthouse Rd, Palmyra, VA 22963, USA.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/395s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm