Grasshopper
Invertebrate - Acrididae
Grasshoppers have chewing mouthparts and long antennae. Their hind femurs are inflated for jumping. There front wings are hardened at base. Male grasshoppers emit mating calls by rubbing their wings together. Most species feed on plants.
(Description Source: Montreal Insectarium - Espace pour la vie)
Photo Credit: Marsh meadow grasshopper by André Sarrazin - Montreal Insectarium - Espace pour la vie, (n.d.). Licenced with Permission.
