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Schistocerca damnifica

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Schistocerca damnifica is a short-horned grasshopper in the family Acrididae and the subfamily Cyrtacanthacridinae. It is commonly called the mischievous bird grasshopper or Carolina locust and is one of the smaller members of its genus, although it remains relatively large compared with many other grasshoppers. The species occurs in North America, where its strong flight and plant feeding make it relevant to field identification and crop monitoring.

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What is Schistocerca damnifica commonly called?

Schistocerca damnifica is commonly called the mischievous bird grasshopper or the Carolina locust. The description identifies it as a short-horned grasshopper.

What family and subfamily does Schistocerca damnifica belong to?

It belongs to the family Acrididae and the subfamily Cyrtacanthacridinae. Those are its stated higher-level taxonomic groups.

How large is Schistocerca damnifica compared with other Schistocerca grasshoppers?

It is one of the smaller members of the genus Schistocerca. The species is still described as relatively large compared with other grasshoppers.

Is Schistocerca damnifica a grasshopper or a locust?

It is a short-horned grasshopper in the family Acrididae. Carolina locust is one of its common names, so both terms may appear in searches.

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