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Say's Grasshopper (Spharagemon equale)

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Say's grasshopper (Spharagemon equale) is a species of band-winged grasshopper belonging to the family Acrididae. It is native to North America and is typically found in rangelands, grasslands, and open, dry environments. The insect is named after Thomas Say, a prominent early 19th-century American entomologist who classified many North American species. Like other band-winged grasshoppers, it is recognized by its specific wing coloration and its habit of crepitation, or snapping its wings, during flight.

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What is the scientific name of Say's grasshopper?

Say's grasshopper is Spharagemon equale. It is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae.

Where does Say's grasshopper live?

It is native to North America and is typically associated with rangelands, grasslands, and open dry environments. Those habitats provide the sparse vegetation and exposed ground common to many band-winged grasshoppers.

Who was Say's grasshopper named after?

The species is named after Thomas Say, an important early nineteenth-century American naturalist and entomologist. The scientific name Spharagemon equale identifies the species separately from other grasshoppers named for Say.

Is Say's grasshopper a locust?

It is a grasshopper in the family Acrididae, not a separate insect order or a named locust species. Its band-winged classification refers to the group it belongs to and its wing coloration.

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