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Schistocerca americana
Large, usually has creamy strip extending from head to forewings. Characteristically flies up and into trees when disturbed, behavior quite different from most other grasshoppers.Herbivore, feeds on a variety of grasses, forbs (non-grass herbs), and foliage of woody plants. It can be a pest of crops.
Fields, open woodlands
Found in grassy field in Kendall Indian Hammocks Park
Spotted on Jan 15, 2013
Submitted on Jan 15, 2013
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