🌿Native Nature

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Romalea microptera

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Orthoptera ›Family: Romaleidae ›Genus: Romalea

About

Romalea microptera (syn. Romalea guttata), known commonly as the eastern lubber grasshopper or just lubber grasshopper, is a grasshopper native to the southeastern and south central portion of the United States. It is the most distinctive grasshopper species within the southeastern United States, and is well known both for its size and its unique coloration. It can reach nearly 3 inches (8 cm) in size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Lubber Grasshopper?
The scientific name of Eastern Lubber Grasshopper is Romalea microptera.
What kingdom does Eastern Lubber Grasshopper belong to?
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Lubber Grasshopper belong to?
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Eastern Lubber Grasshopper belong to?
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Eastern Lubber Grasshopper belong to?
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper belongs to the order Orthoptera.
What family does Eastern Lubber Grasshopper belong to?
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper belongs to the family Romaleidae.
What genus does Eastern Lubber Grasshopper belong to?
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper belongs to the genus Romalea.