10 Black and White Grasshopper Types | (With Location)

Grasshoppers are the most common type of insect even you can find them in your backyard. They are found in different colors  in nature like green, brown etc.  Have you heard about black and white grasshoppers? Sounds fascinating right. 

In this article you can find about these fascinating creatures. So here is the information about 10 black and white grasshoppers that are found in nature. 

10 Black and White Grasshopper Types

1. Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Scientific name	Romalea microptera
Size	64-76 mm
Location	South eastern US
Identification	Black body with white markings

This genus of grasshopper is native to South eastern US and they are known for their unique color and size. They are one of the Giant black and white colored grasshoppers.

They are characterized by black spots and markings. In adult stage either they are entirely black or have yellow or white markings on it. The black morph adult stage of this grasshopper is also known as black diablo.

This species of grasshopper ,R. microptera, also follow several defense strategies. They are brightly colored by which they warn the predators that they are not worth eating. This phenomenon is known as Aposematism.

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2. Green Legged Grasshopper

Scientific name	Melanoplus viridipes
Size	17-25 mm
Location	Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw
Identification	Characteristic green legs

This herbivores species of grasshopper found on ground or in low vegetation or on open woods. They are characterized by their green Legs.

Females are comparatively larger than the males. The size of males range from 17.5 to 18.5 mm and females body size range from 21.5 to 25.5 mm. The lower half of the pronotum is white and top of it is either black or black with white patches. There wings are short and cover only half of the abdomen.

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3. Red Legged Grasshopper Nymphs

Scientific name	Melanoplus femurrubrum
Size	1.5 inches
Location	North America
Identification	Black body with red legs

The red legged grasshoppers are used as model organism as it widely distributed in all parts of North America and their responsiveness toward climate changes.

The nymphs are difficult to identify to this species. The nymphs of this species vary in coloration like green,yellow,orange,brown and have black or greyish markings on it.

Females of this species are also larger than males. The body size of male range from 1.7cm to 2.4 cm and females body size range from 1.8 cm to 3.0 cm. This north American native species are univoltine and they prefer areas of thick vegetation and grasslands.

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4. White Whiskered Grasshopper

Scientific name	Ageneotettix deorum
Size	0.75 inches
Location	North America
Identification	Thread like white antennae

Ageneotettix deorum also known as white whisker grasshopper belong to the diverse group of slant faced grasshoppers. They are widely distributed in the grasslands of North America

They are characterized by their long thread like white antennae which resemble the old man whiskers. The junction of femur and tibia are black in color and white strips are run along the entire length of body.

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5. Two Striped Grasshopper

Scientific name	Melanoplus bivittatus
Size	30-55 cm
Location	Most part of US
Identification	Two pale yellow or whitish strips

It is one of the largest species of grasshopper of the genus Melanoplus. This species of grasshopper is known for its periodic outbreaks and considerd as the major crop pest for alfalfa, corn etc.

It can be easily differentiated from the other species by its characteristic two pale yellow or white strips which run along its entire length. wing color of this species vary from black to brownish and green. Hind femur is primarily blackish in color.

One can easily diffrentiate between male and female as the females are much larger in size as compared to males. This highly adaptable species of grasshopper from North America prefer lush vegetation.

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6. Azure Sand Grasshopper

Scientific name	Sphingonotus azurescens
Size	1.5-2 inches
Location	Portugal, Spain
Identification	Striking black and white coloration with blue wings

It is named so because of its blue -green coloration of wings which are whitish or yellowish at tips. All over the body of this grasshopper dark black spots are present. This type of appearance help them to blend in sand.

The diet of this herbivore species comprises primarily of grasses and other plants. They are quite active and can be find hopping here and there in sandy areas in search of food and mate.

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7. Blue Winged Grasshopper

Scientific name	Oedipoda calrulescens
Size	21-28 mm
Location	Europe, North America, Asia
Identification	Blue wings

The coloration of this species depends on the environment in which they are developed which varies from brownish to reddish in color. They have characteristic blue wings with highlighted black margins. Forewings have 2-3 dark and pale whitish stripes.

They can easily camouflaged themselves cryptically in arid regions due to their outer appearance. They are well adapted to the human made sites like railway track, coal heaps etc.

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8. Rattle Grasshopper

Scientific name	Psophus stridulus
Size	23-40 mm
Location	Central and South Europe, in the eastern palearctic realm
Identification	black body with light spots

The coloration of this strongly endangered species of grasshopper varies from brownish to grey ocre or black with pale spots. Wings are fully developed in male only. Hindlegs have alternate black and pale whitish bands.

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9. Carolina Grasshopper

Scientific name	Dissortetra Carolina
Size	32-58mm
Location	North America
Identification	Blackish inner wings with yellow-whitish margin

This north American native species have high ecological value as it feeds on several species of weeds. Also known as black winged grasshopper due to its characteristic black colored wings with white margins.

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10. Texas Spotted Range Grasshopper Nymphs

Scientific name	Psoloessa texana
Size	>1 inch
Location	Nebraska, South Dakota,Texas,Mexico
Identification	Pale green with black markings

This medium sized grasshopper of species of size around 1 inch with brownish body and black legs. And white spots are also present in nymphs. They have twofold ecological value. They maintain the growth of vegetation as well as it is food source for other animals.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, these fascinating black and white grasshoppers plays a very important role in nature. By their black and white coloration not only they camouflaged themselves but also warn predators that they are not worth eating.

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