Welcome to the Exciting World of the Differential Grasshopper!
Everyone has heard the methodic chirping from the tall grasses on warm summer nights. The soothing symphony of crickets, frogs, and Melanoplus differentialis! Okay, so most people would not say it like that, but M. differentialis, or the Differential Grasshopper, is one of the most common species of grasshopper in the United States.
| Name | Differential Grasshopper |
| Range | Northern Mexico to Southern Canada |
| Life Span | 2-3months from hatching |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Length | Males 30-40mm Females 40-50mm |
| Color | Green-yellow, darken with age |
This website provides useful information for the general population and bug enthusiasts alike. Here you will be able to learn about what the Differential Grasshopper is, where it lives, what it eats, and how/why it should be used as FOOD! So, please enjoy all the fascinating information and feel free to learn about more exciting organisms by clicking the link below.