Melanoplus femurrubrum

Melanoplus femurrubrum is also known as the red-legged grasshopper. It is a very common species in North America, where it prefers thick vegetation. The male is 17- to 24-mm long and the female is 18- to 30-mm long.  

Order: Orthoptera
Family: Acrididae
Species: Melanoplus femurrubrum

Photograph: © 2009 RKD Peterson
Date of Photograph: 28 August 2008
Location: Yellowstone National Park (44^o55'36" N 110^o43'38" W)