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Schistocerca americana Drury, 1773
American Bird Grasshopper
Florida native
Found mostly in fields and open woodlands throughout Florida. The range extends through the eastern United States, although less frequent northward. Also found in Mexico and the Bahamas.
A fairly large grasshopper 4-7cm (1-1/2 to 3-3/4 in.) in length. Has a distinctive creamy stripe on top running down the middle from the head rearward. Adults are typically yellow-brown with various black, light and brown markings. Nymphs are variously colored and can vary with temperature.
Often flies up into trees when disturbed, a characteristic not shared with most other grasshoppers.
Schistocerca americana is a member of the Acrididae - Short-horned Grasshoppers family.
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Date record last modified: Dec 13, 2023
