description Melanoplus devastator Overview
Melanoplus devastator, known as the devastating grasshopper, is a North American species in the family Acrididae. It occurs mainly in the western United States, including California, and feeds on grasses and other vegetation in rangeland and agricultural landscapes. When populations increase, it can damage grain, forage, and vegetable crops, making it an important species in studies of grasshopper outbreaks and crop protection.
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Where is Melanoplus devastator found?
Melanoplus devastator, commonly called the devastating grasshopper, occurs mainly in the western United States. California is specifically included in its range.
What does Melanoplus devastator eat?
It feeds on grasses and other vegetation. When populations rise, that feeding can affect rangeland and agricultural landscapes.
Why is Melanoplus devastator called the devastating grasshopper?
The common name reflects its potential to become damaging when populations are high. Its feeding on grasses and crops is more significant during population outbreaks.
What family does Melanoplus devastator belong to?
It belongs to the family Acrididae. That family includes many familiar short-horned grasshoppers.
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