54,503 observationsVulnerable
Differential Grasshopper
Melanoplus differentialis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Orthoptera βΊFamily: Acrididae βΊGenus: Melanoplus
About
The differential grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis) is a species of grasshopper belonging to the genus Melanoplus found throughout northern Mexico, central United States and southern Ontario, Canada. It is considered a pest in most of its range.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Differential Grasshopper is Melanoplus differentialis.
- Differential Grasshopper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Differential Grasshopper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Differential Grasshopper belongs to the class Insecta.
- Differential Grasshopper belongs to the order Orthoptera.
- Differential Grasshopper belongs to the family Acrididae.
- Differential Grasshopper belongs to the genus Melanoplus.