Melanoplus sanguinipes
- Pronunciation
- /mel-AN-uh-plus san-GWIN-uh-pees/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Melanoplus sanguinipes
- Plural
- Melanoplus sanguinipes
Definition
A species of grasshopper commonly known as the migratory grasshopper, predominantly found in North America and characterized by its brownish or reddish coloration.
Etymology
From Greek 'melan-', meaning 'black', and Latin 'sanguinipes' meaning 'blood-footed' referring to its often reddish hind legs.
Example
Melanoplus sanguinipes is a common species in the eastern United States.
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Usage Notes
Melanoplus sanguinipes is often found in habitats with abundant vegetation.