American Grasshopper
- Pronunciation
- /ə-MER-ik-ən GRAS-hop-er/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- American Grasshopper
- Plural
- American Grasshoppers
Definition
A common name for the species *Schistocerca americana*, a grasshopper found in North America.
Etymology
From the geographical distribution of the species.
Example
The American Grasshopper is a major agricultural pest in some regions.