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Clear-winged Grasshopper

Camnula pellucida

The Clear-winged Grasshopper is a special insect with beautiful, transparent wings. They love to hop around in grassy areas and can be found in fields and meadows, making them fun to spot!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Clear-winged Grasshopper has a mottled brown to reddish-brown body with long, clear hind wings, though sometimes smoky. Its forewings bear a distinct pale stripe along the middle. A pale line often runs behind its eye.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderOrthopteraFamilyAcrididaeGenusCamnula
Clear-winged Grasshopper
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Clear-winged Grasshopper

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Sometimes they darken their bodies to absorb more sunlight and get warmer.

Their eggs are laid in underground pods that survive winter's harsh cold.

These grasshoppers taste their food using special receptors on their feet!

They can change from solitary to a swarming, destructive locust phase!

Special abilities

Ability

Mighty Leapers

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

Ability

Camouflage Master

Clear-winged Grasshopper has a speckled brown body that helps them blend perfectly into dry grasses, making them hard to spot.

Ability

Temperature Adjuster

Clear-winged Grasshopper can turn its body to face the sun, helping them warm up or cool down efficiently.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
30-85 mm
Size
15-28 mm
Lifespan
40-70 days
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

They mainly munch on grasses and various small plants.

Primary Foods

  • Agropyron cristatum
  • Bromus tectorum
  • Poa pratensis
  • Triticum aestivum

Foraging Method

  • Grazing

Ecological connections

eaten by

Western Meadowlark

Sturnella neglecta

A common bird predator of adult grasshoppers.

parasitizes

Tachinid Fly

Archytas apicifer

Its larvae develop inside the grasshopper's body.

eats

Common Wheat

Triticum aestivum

A primary food source and agricultural pest target.

eaten by

Eastern Fence Lizard

Sceloporus undulatus

Lizards frequently prey on these grasshoppers.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

It's safe to watch grasshoppers, but don't try to catch them; they like to hop away!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clear-winged Grasshopper's wingspan?

30-85 mm

How big is Clear-winged Grasshopper?

15-28 mm

How long does Clear-winged Grasshopper live?

40-70 days

What does Clear-winged Grasshopper eat?

They mainly munch on grasses and various small plants.

Where is Clear-winged Grasshopper usually found?

Grasslands

How does Clear-winged Grasshopper hunt?

Grazing

How many legs does Clear-winged Grasshopper have?

6

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