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Habitat
Adults: terrestrial
Immatures: terrestrial
Feeding Habits
Adults: phytophagous
Immatures: phytophagous
Size: 12 to 80 mm
Flight :
North American Species: 600
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Orthoptera Acrididae
Short-horned grasshoppers
Front Wings: leathery
Hind Wings: membranous
Mouthparts: chewing
Antenna Length: shorter than body
Antenna Shape: straight
Front Legs: unmodified
Hind Legs: jumping
Special Characteristics:
Acrididae are small to large insects, varying from short and stout to long and slender. They are usually gray, brownish or green in colour, some have brightly coloured hind wings. The front and hind wings are fully developed or totally lacking. The ovipositor is short.
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Species: Melanoplus sanguinipes (Fabricius)
Common Name: Migratory grasshopper
Distribution: Widespread in Canada
Comments: This is the most important pest species of grasshopper in western Canada; it often attacks cereal crops. It can fly long distances and can tolerate a wide range of temperature, humidity, and other climatic conditions. Because of this it has been able to colonize a wide range of habitats from sea level to mountains.
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