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Vagrant Grasshopper

Schistocerca nitens

Description:

From Wikipedia: Schistocerca nitens is a species of grasshopper known by several common names, including vagrant grasshopper and gray bird grasshopper. It is a close relative of the desert locust, which is in the same genus. This grasshopper is native to southern North America including Mexico and the southwestern United States from California to Texas. It is also present in parts of Central America. It lives in many habitats including desert, woodland, and lower elevation mountainous areas. It is a large grasshopper, reaching lengths between 4 and 7 centimeters. It is mostly brown and gray spotted or patched in cryptic coloration. This species is known as a pest on ornamental plants and many types of crop plants

1 Species ID Suggestions

LittleCloud
LittleCloud 11 years ago
Vagrant Grasshopper or Gray Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens


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2 Comments

Kiloueka
Kiloueka 11 years ago

I think you're right littlecloud, thank you :D

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Great spotting KatKiloueka. I think I have one like yours
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/121...

Kiloueka
Spotted by
Kiloueka

Avalon, California, USA

Spotted on Apr 1, 2012
Submitted on Jul 12, 2012

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