Almost 400 native species of grasshoppers inhabit the Western United States, though only a small fraction (about 12 species) are considered pests. Grasshoppers compete with cattle and other herbivores ...

A well-curated collection of local grasshoppers is useful for identification and display. Insect taxonomists often identify species by comparing unknown specimens with identified museum specimens.

NOT SURE IF IT WAS WORTH ALL THOSE CLICKS. PEOPLE ALL OVER SACRAMENTO ARE SEEING A MAJOR SPIKE IN BUGS IN THEIR YARD, SPECIFICALLY GRASSHOPPERS. THERE’S SO MANY BUGS THIS YEAR I’VE SEEN THEM TOO, SO ...