Melanoplus islandicus
Blatchley, 1898
island short-wing grasshopper, forest locust, island locust
Melanoplus islandicus is a -throated in the , found in coastal regions of Alaska, Canada, and the Great Lakes area. have declined due to loss and , prompting concern. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service proposed it for listing in 2003, though it remains unlisted.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Melanoplus islandicus: /ˌmɛl.əˈnɒp.ləs ɪˈslæn.dɪ.kəs/
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Habitat
Coastal regions and islands, including Isle Royale in Lake Superior. are being degraded and fragmented.
Distribution
Coastal Alaska and Canada; Great Lakes region including Michigan and Isle Royale.
Human Relevance
Subject to concern due to declines. Proposed for federal listing in 2003. Conservation efforts include control and restoration on Isle Royale.