Spotted Wing Grasshopper (Cordillacris occipitalis)

Spotted Wing Grasshopper, a reference photo — Photo: Yellowstone National Park · Public domain

Cordillacris occipitalis, known generally as the spot-winged grasshopper or spotted wing grasshopper, is a species of slant-faced grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Spotted Wing Grasshopper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Eritettix simplex
Amphitornus coloradus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Family: Acrididae
Genus: Cordillacris
Species: Cordillacris occipitalis

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