description Spharagemon equale Overview
Spharagemon equale, commonly called Say's grasshopper or the orange-legged grasshopper, is a band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is native to North America and is associated with open prairie and other grassland habitats, especially in western regions. Adults have broad wings and variable brown coloration, while the hind tibiae are characteristically orange, a feature reflected in one of its common names.
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What is Spharagemon equale commonly called?
Spharagemon equale is commonly known as Say's grasshopper or the orange-legged grasshopper. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1825 and belongs to the family Acrididae.
Where does Say's grasshopper live?
It is native to North America and is associated with open grasslands, mixed-grass prairie, and other relatively open habitats. Its range is especially connected with western prairie environments.
How can you identify an orange-legged grasshopper?
The hind tibia is typically orange, which explains the common name orange-legged grasshopper. Adults also have the band-winged grasshopper shape and brown or tan body pattern typical of the group.
When do Spharagemon equale eggs hatch?
In mixed-grass prairie studies from eastern Wyoming, egg hatch has been recorded from late May to mid-June depending on seasonal weather. The species is described as an intermediate-hatching grasshopper rather than one that emerges at the very beginning of spring.
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