Spotted-winged Grasshopper

Orphulella pelidna

The Spotted-winged Grasshopper is a small, colorful insect that loves to hop around in grassy areas. It has beautiful spots on its wings that make it stand out in nature.

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Spotted-winged Grasshopper has a slender body, typically green or brown, with a cone-shaped head. Its most distinctive feature is the clear or slightly tinted wings adorned with dark spots. These spots make it visually unique among its grassy habitat.

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Spotted-winged Grasshopper

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Females lay eggs in a foamy pod underground, protecting future baby grasshoppers.

Its ears are tiny slits located on its abdomen, not on its head!

The scientific name Orphulella means 'small orphan,' quite an unusual name!

Their long antennae act as super-sensors, helping them find food and avoid danger.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Spotted-winged Grasshopper can jump incredibly far because of its powerful hind legs that help them escape predators.

Spotted-winged Grasshopper has natural coloration that helps them blend seamlessly with grasses and leaves to hide from hungry birds.

Spotted-winged Grasshopper can create chirping songs by rubbing its legs against its wings, which helps them communicate with others.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite: 30-75 mm
Größe: 15-25 mm
Lebenserwartung: 60-120 Tage
Fluggeschwindigkeit: 12 km/h
Anzahl der Beine: 6

Ernährung und Fütterung

A plant-eating insect that munches on various grasses and leafy plants to grow big and strong.

Hauptnahrung

Grasses
Clover
Dandelions

Nahrungssuche

Grazing

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Eastern Meadowlark

Sturnella magna

Eastern Meadowlarks often hunt these grasshoppers.

eaten by

Garden Orb Weaver

Araneus diadematus

Orb weaver spiders trap them in their sticky webs.

eaten by

Green Frog

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frogs are quick hunters that eat many insects.

eats

Kentucky Bluegrass

Poa pratensis

A primary food source, often found in meadows.

eats

White Clover

Trifolium repens

They also graze on common white clover plants.

Merkmale

Gefleckt

Mit Flecken oder farblich abgesetzten Bereichen gezeichnet.

Gesang

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Farbenfroh

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Grasland

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