Eastern lubber grasshopper (nymph)

Natural Habitat

Open fields, gardens, pine woods, and marshy areas across the Southeastern United States

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous; consumes a wide variety of plants including vegetables, citrus, and ornamental plants

Behavior Patterns

Nymphs are gregarious and often move in clusters; they are flightless even as adults and have a slow, clumsy movement

Risks & Benefits

Can be a significant garden pest due to their voracious appetite; they are chemically protected and can secrete a foul-smelling foam if threatened, making them toxic to many predators

Identified on: 3/4/2026