| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / Red-leggedLocust
GRASSHOPPER & LARGE FLYING INSECT GALLERY Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Red-legged Locust
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| Scientific Name: | Melanoplus femur-rubrum
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| Length or Size: | Length = 0.75 -1"
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| Comment: | Feeds on native grasses, weeds, and crops. Also known as Redlegged Grasshopper.
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