Insect
Two-striped Grasshopper
Melanoplus bivittatusAlso known as Two-striped Locust, Two-striped Spur-throated Grasshopper
Two prominent pale yellow stripes run from behind the eyes all the way to the tips of the forewings on this robust grasshopper. Common across North American grasslands and farm fields, adults feed heavily on broadleaf crops, weeds, and grasses during late summer. Females lay egg pods in firm soil along ditch banks and field margins, where the eggs overwinter before hatching in late spring.
DiurnalHerbivoreAgricultural Risk
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAlfalfa, Dandelions, Cereal Crops
Predators
- Robber Flies
- Garter Snakes
- Birds
ThreatsPesticide spraying, extreme climatic fluctuations
HabitatsPrairies, agricultural fields, roadsides, meadows
Life span1 year
Classification
- OrderOrthoptera
- FamilyAcrididae
- GenusMelanoplus
- SpeciesMelanoplus bivittatus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Observation: Approach slowly in sunny fields during late morning when they actively feed.
- Handling: Avoid tight handling, as they may emit brown fluid defensively.
Competitor (c) Healthy Yards, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Healthy Yards · cc-by
Close Relative no rights reserved, uploaded by Dennis White · cc0
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