30 Florida Grasshoppers

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This grasshopper (Romalea microptera) likes to eat the leaves of various plants and shrubs. 

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

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The American Bird Grasshopper (Schistocerca americana) or the America Grasshopper is very common in Florida.

American Bird Grasshopper

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This common Florida grasshopper (Dichromorpha viridis) is frequently seen in grasslands and lawns until October.

Short-Winged Green Grasshopper

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This species of grasshoppers (Achurum carinatum) is commonly referred to as toothpick grasshoppers.

Long-Headed Toothpick Grasshopper

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They (Schistocerca obscura) can reach a body length of up to 45mm in the case of males and up to 65mm in the case of females.

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

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These grasshoppers (Chortophaga australior) grow to a maximum size of 38mm.

Southern Green-Striped Grasshopper

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This species of grasshopper (Spharagemon marmorata) is very common in Florida. There are 9 species of Spharagemon in the US and 3 of them are found in Florida.

Marbled Grasshopper

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These (Schistocerca damnifica) are some of the smallest grasshoppers in Florida. Generally yellow or orange, they are avid fliers.

Mischievous Bird Grasshopper

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This small species (Paroxya atlantica) of grasshoppers is common in grasslands and on lawns. Its color is normally brown, green, black and white.

Atlantic Grasshopper

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This species of slant-faced grasshopper (Orphulella pelidna) is among the most common in Florida.

Spotted-Winged Grasshopper

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Brown Winter Grasshopper

Linear-Winged Grasshopper

Seaside Grasshopper

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