McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / Red-leggedLocust
GRASSHOPPER & LARGE FLYING INSECT GALLERY
Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223

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Red-leggedLocust Common Name:
Red-legged Locust
 
 
Scientific Name: Melanoplus femur-rubrum

 

Length or Size: Length = 0.75 -1"

 

Comment: Feeds on native grasses, weeds, and crops. Also known as Redlegged Grasshopper.