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Orphulella speciosa

6.17

Fair

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description Orphulella speciosa Overview

Orphulella speciosa, commonly called the slant-faced pasture grasshopper, is a short-horned grasshopper in the family Acrididae and subfamily Gomphocerinae. Samuel Hubbard Scudder described the species in 1862. Its range extends across North American grasslands from east of the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Coast and from southern Canada to northern Mexico, where it favors upland short-grass, tallgrass, and mixedgrass habitats and shows variable green, brown, and tan coloration.

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How good is Orphulella speciosa?

Orphulella speciosa scores 6.17/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Grasshopper category. Wide New World distribution and a recognizable slanted face support respectable familiarity, but visual impact remains modest.

What are the best alternatives to Orphulella speciosa?

See our alternatives page for Orphulella speciosa for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Admirable Grasshopper (Syrbula admirabilis), Two-striped Mermiria (Mermiria bivittata), Four-spotted Grasshopper (Phlibostroma quadrimaculatum).

How does Orphulella speciosa compare to Admirable Grasshopper (Syrbula admirabilis)?

See our detailed comparison of Orphulella speciosa vs Admirable Grasshopper (Syrbula admirabilis) with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.

Is Orphulella speciosa worth it in 2026?

With a score of 6.17/10, Orphulella speciosa is a solid option in Grasshopper. See all Grasshopper ranked.

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