Spotted-winged Grasshopper

Orphulella pelidna

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Suborder: Caelifera
Family: Acrididae
Subfamily: Gomphocerinae
Genus: Orphulella
Species: pelidna

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orphulella pelidna: //ɔrˈfjʊlɛlə pɛˈlɪdnə//

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Images

Orphulella pelidna 285649569 by jimeckert49. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Spotted-wing Grasshopper - Orphulella pelidna, Green Swamp, Supply, North Carolina by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Orphulella pelidna 199340503 by Laura Gaudette. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Orphulella pelidna Florida 041915 by Sesamehoneytart. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Orphulella pelidna 280236771 by Laura Gaudette. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Spotted-winged grasshopper (37816165496) by Melissa McMasters from Memphis, TN, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Orphulella pelidna, known as the spotted-winged grasshopper, is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is commonly found across North America, especially in southern regions and along the east coast, thriving in open grassy habitats.

Physical Characteristics

Orphulella pelidna has distinctive spotted wings.

Identification Tips

Look for slant-faced appearance and spotted wings when identifying this species.

Habitat

Open habitats with grasses.

Distribution

Widespread in the U.S., more common in the south and along the east coast. Also found in the Caribbean Sea and Central America.

Diet

Primarily herbivorous, feeding on grasses.

Life Cycle

Typically undergoes incomplete metamorphosis with nymphs resembling adults.

Ecosystem Role

As a herbivore, it plays a role in local ecosystems by affecting plant community structures and serving as prey for various predators.