Grasshoppers of Wyoming and the West
Entomology
Huckleberry Grasshopper
Melanoplus fasciatus (Walker)
Melanoplus fasciatus, the huckleberry grasshopper, is found in Wyoming's mountains where it inhabits moist
grasslands. It is often found along forested streams or marshy areas. Its life cycle
is not known in Wyoming's mountains but adults are present in late July and August.
This species is a mixed feeder, preferring forbs, but its economic importance in Wyoming
is not known.
Ref: Capinera and Sechrist 1982.
Distribution Atlas Links
LEARN MOREGrasshoppers of Wyoming and the West Field Guide to Common Western GrasshoppersWyoming Distribution AtlasWyoming Grasshopper Information System (WGIS)Key to Wyoming Grasshoppers Wyoming Grasshopper MapsGrasshoppers of Colorado Reduced Agent and Area Treatments (RAATs)Grasshopper LinksRangeland Grasshopper Management
LEARN MOREGrasshoppers of Wyoming and the West Field Guide to Common Western GrasshoppersWyoming Distribution AtlasWyoming Grasshopper Information System (WGIS)Key to Wyoming Grasshoppers Wyoming Grasshopper MapsGrasshoppers of Colorado Reduced Agent and Area Treatments (RAATs)Grasshopper LinksRangeland Grasshopper Management
LEARN MOREGrasshoppers of Wyoming and the West Field Guide to Common Western GrasshoppersWyoming Distribution AtlasWyoming Grasshopper Information System (WGIS)Key to Wyoming Grasshoppers Wyoming Grasshopper MapsGrasshoppers of Colorado Reduced Agent and Area Treatments (RAATs)Grasshopper LinksRangeland Grasshopper Management
LEARN MOREGrasshoppers of Wyoming and the West Field Guide to Common Western GrasshoppersWyoming Distribution AtlasWyoming Grasshopper Information System (WGIS)Key to Wyoming Grasshoppers Wyoming Grasshopper MapsGrasshoppers of Colorado Reduced Agent and Area Treatments (RAATs)Grasshopper LinksRangeland Grasshopper Management
LEARN MOREGrasshoppers of Wyoming and the West Field Guide to Common Western GrasshoppersWyoming Distribution AtlasWyoming Grasshopper Information System (WGIS)Key to Wyoming Grasshoppers Wyoming Grasshopper MapsGrasshoppers of Colorado Reduced Agent and Area Treatments (RAATs)Grasshopper LinksRangeland Grasshopper Management