The Grasshopper is an insect in the suborder Caelifera within the order Orthoptera which consists of jumping insects. Grasshoppers are found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, semi-arid regions, and lowland tropical forests. Grasshopper colors can range from green to olive to brown and can also have red or yellow markings.

A grasshopper sitting on a fern Polypodiopside in the woods.

A grasshopper sitting in a field of tall grass Poaceae.

A green grasshopper eating a blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum in the backyard during the summer.

A green grasshopper sitting in a blueberry bush during August in New England.

A grasshopper sitting on a blooming pink phlox flower Polemoniaceae.

A grasshopper feeding on a geranium Pelargonium x horotum in the garden.

A small grasshopper sitting on top of a dandelion head Asteraceae.

A green grasshopper holding onto a stalk of grass Poaceae.
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