Two-striped Grasshopper (Melanoplus bivittatus) © Joe Bartok (iNaturalist)
The large and robust Two-striped Grasshopper occurs widely in North America and is common in New England. It inhabits tall, lush, herbaceous vegetation – dense populations may reside in tall grass prairie, wet meadows, swamps, roadsides, ditch banks, and crop borders. It is comparatively sluggish and easily captured.
Conservation Status
Vermont:
Global: G5
Phenology
Adults in late spring usually live until frost.
More Information
- iNaturalist Species Account
- BugGuide Species Account
- Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin
- Vermont Atlas of Life Data Explorer
Vermont Distribution
All Records:
