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Rainbow Grasshopper

Dactylotum bicolor

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Orthoptera ›Family: Acrididae ›Genus: Dactylotum

About

Dactylotum bicolor, also known as the rainbow grasshopper, painted grasshopper, or the barber pole grasshopper, is a species of grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to the United States, Canada and northern Mexico and exhibits aposematism (warning coloration). It was first described by the German entomologist Toussaint de Charpentier in 1843.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rainbow Grasshopper?
The scientific name of Rainbow Grasshopper is Dactylotum bicolor.
What kingdom does Rainbow Grasshopper belong to?
Rainbow Grasshopper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Rainbow Grasshopper belong to?
Rainbow Grasshopper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Rainbow Grasshopper belong to?
Rainbow Grasshopper belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Rainbow Grasshopper belong to?
Rainbow Grasshopper belongs to the order Orthoptera.
What family does Rainbow Grasshopper belong to?
Rainbow Grasshopper belongs to the family Acrididae.
What genus does Rainbow Grasshopper belong to?
Rainbow Grasshopper belongs to the genus Dactylotum.