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Melanoplus differentialis
"The young will feed upon various grains, alfalfa and hay crops while the adults will attack the corn, cotton and deciduous fruit crops. A single swarm can often deplete a younger crop to nothing in a matter of a few days. Because this species has a tendency to stay in large swarms while eating, it is a serious issue for farmers in most of its range."
We've had a bounty of these grasshoppers this year, I've never seen so many.
Spotted on Oct 1, 2013
Submitted on Oct 1, 2013
2 Comments
Thank you so much, I appreciate that!
Wow Cheryl Lee, your photos are amazing - so wonderful to view! Looking forward to see many more!