Grasshoppers of Wyoming and the West
Entomology
Carolina Grasshopper
Dissosteira carolina (Linnaeus)
Dissosteira carolina, the Carolina grasshopper, is found throughout Wyoming in areas disturbed by humans.
It is common in farmyards, field margins, roadsides, and vacant lots in towns. The
yellow-edged black hindwing is diagnostic in identifying this grasshopper. Eggs overwinter
in the soil and adults are present from mid July to September. It is a mixed feeder
on forbs and grasses, but because of its low densities and preferred habitat it does
little damage to rangeland forage.
Ref: Otte 1984, and Capinera and Sechrist 1982.
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