Grasshoppers

Grasshoppers

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Many grasshoppers are herbivores and feed on many plants, but some speies only eat grass. Baby grasshoppers can't move very far, and have to live with whatever plants are around them

Most grasshoppers prefer dry grassland, some can live in jungle areas, and you can also find a lot in farmer's fields. Grasshoppers are found almost anywhere with decent weather

Grasshoppers have many predators that feed on thier eggs, such as: wasps, ground beetles, skunks, shrews, moles, salamanders, and some snakes. Praying mantises feed on live grasshoppers

Grasshopper facts*Scientific name-Caelifera*Grasshoppers have ears on their stomachs*Grasshoppers existed before dinosaurs*They have existed on this planet at least 200 million years*When they make sounds with thier back legs they are trying to attract mates*They are found worldwide*Avergae life span is 1 year*Grasshopper eggs can take up to 9 months to hatch

Life Cycle Eggs are laid during the fall, and hatch during the spring. They turn into nymphs then adults. Nymphs shed thier skin and have little wings, once they are adults they have a full set of wings and live for about 1 year.

Ellie Lansink