Differential grasshopper

Grasslands, fields, gardens, and roadsides across much of North America.

Chews grasses and broad-leaved plants, including crops and garden vegetation.

Active by day; jumps with powerful hind legs and flies short distances. Females lay egg pods in soil, where eggs overwinter.

Harmless to people; large numbers can damage crops and garden plants. It also serves as food for birds and other predators.