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Schistocerca albolineata
White-lined Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca albolineata, commonly known as the white-lined bird grasshopper, is a species of bird grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America, particularly near the U.S.-Mexico border region. The species belongs to the genus Schistocerca, which includes several other bird grasshoppers and locust species, though S. albolineata itself is not among the well-documented locust species known for phase polyphenism and swarming behavior.
Schistocerca camerata
Schistocerca camerata is a grasshopper species in the genus Schistocerca, described by Scudder in 1899. It belongs to the bird grasshopper group within this large genus, which includes several species capable of density-dependent phase polyphenism. The species is recorded from Mexico and North America. Like other members of Schistocerca, it is likely a large, strong-flying grasshopper, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Schistocerca lineata
spotted bird grasshopper, birdwing grasshopper
Schistocerca lineata is a bird grasshopper in the family Acrididae, commonly known as the spotted bird grasshopper or birdwing grasshopper. It is native to North America and belongs to a genus containing several locust species capable of density-dependent phase polyphenism, though S. lineata itself is not documented as a major agricultural pest. The species occurs in grassland and open habitats across its range.
Schistocerca pallens
bird grasshopper
Schistocerca pallens is a large bird grasshopper distributed throughout tropical America. Unlike its close relative Schistocerca cancellata, it lacks locust phase polymorphism and does not form swarms even under crowded laboratory conditions. It remains capable of reaching densities high enough to cause significant agricultural damage, particularly to sugar cane and other crops. The species serves as a natural host for the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium flavoviride, which has been investigated for biological control potential.
Schistocerca rubiginosa
Rusty Bird Grasshopper
Schistocerca rubiginosa, commonly known as the rusty bird grasshopper, is a species of bird grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It belongs to the genus Schistocerca, which includes several large, migratory grasshopper species found in the Americas. The species was first described by Harris in 1862 under the basionym Acridium rubiginosum. Like other members of its genus, it is capable of long-distance flight and seasonal migration.
Schistocerca serialis
Cuban bird grasshopper
Schistocerca serialis, commonly known as the Cuban bird grasshopper, is a large-bodied acridid grasshopper in the genus Schistocerca. The genus includes several species capable of density-dependent phase polyphenism, though specific documentation of this trait in S. serialis is limited. The species is distributed across Caribbean islands and has been recorded in Oklahoma, suggesting potential for long-distance movement or migratory capability. As a member of the bird grasshopper group, it likely shares morphological and ecological traits with congeners, though species-level studies are sparse.
Schistocerca serialis cubense
A Caribbean subspecies of bird grasshopper in the genus Schistocerca, closely related to locust species capable of density-dependent phase polyphenism. As a member of the Alutacea group within Schistocerca, it shares traits with migratory relatives though specific behavioral data for this subspecies remains limited.
Schistocerca shoshone
green bird grasshopper, green valley grasshopper
Schistocerca shoshone is a large grasshopper in the bird grasshopper group, recognized by its green coloration. The species exhibits notable dietary plasticity: while fundamentally polyphagous, populations have been observed specializing on single host plants including Simmondsia and Prosopis when these dominate local vegetation. Genetic differences between populations may underlie this feeding behavior variation. It ranges across southwestern North America and has been documented as far north as Colorado.