Melanoplus is a large genus of grasshoppers. They are the typical large grasshoppers in North America. A common name is spur-throat grasshoppers, but this more typically refers to members of the related subfamily Catantopinae.
Melanoplus splendidus, known generally as the juniper grasshopper or splendid grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus islandicus, known generally as island short-wing grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. Other common names include the forest locust and island locust. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus herbaceus, the arrowweed grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus inconspicuus, the inconspicuous spur-throat grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus pygmaeus, known generally as pygmy short-wing grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. Other common names include the pygmy sandhill grasshopper and pygmy locust. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus mancus, known generally as the Smith's short-wing grasshopper or Smith's spur-throat grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus rotundipennis, known generally as round-winged grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. Other common names include the round-winged spur-throat grasshopper and round-winged locust. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus apalachicolae, known generally as the Apalachicola short-wing grasshopper or Apalachicola grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus alpinus, known generally as the Alpine grasshopper or Alpine spur-throat grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus indicifer, known generally as the spinecercus short-wing grasshopper or east coast scrub grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus celatus, known generally as the Sylvan short-wing grasshopper or secretive short-wing grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus devius, the devious short-wing grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus scapularis, known generally as the lesser fork-tail grasshopper or scapular spur-throat grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus keeleri, known generally as the Keeler's spur-throat grasshopper or Keeler grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus ordwayae, known generally as the trail ridge scrub grasshopper or ordway melanoplus grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus confusus, known generally as pasture grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. Other common names include the pasture spur-throat grasshopper and little pasture locust. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus yarrowii, known generally as the Yarrow's grasshopper or Yarrow's spur-throat grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus bowditchi, the sagebrush grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
Melanoplus regalis, known generally as the regal grasshopper or regal spur-throat grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in North America.
