Short-winged meadow grasshopper

Grasslands, meadows, roadsides, and other sunny areas with dense herbaceous vegetation. Often associated with moist or moderately damp grassy habitats.

Primarily grazes on grasses and other herbaceous plants. It may occasionally consume small amounts of animal matter or carrion.

Diurnal and active in warm weather, escaping predators with short jumps or flights. Females deposit eggs in soil; nymphs pass through several wingless stages before adulthood.

Harmless to humans and does not sting or bite defensively. It contributes to food webs as prey and usually causes little plant damage, though locally abundant populations may affect pasture or crops.