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Migratory Grasshopper
Melanoplus sanguinipes
- Worldwide
- 10,007 observations
- Group
- Insects
About
Melanoplus sanguinipes, known generally as migratory grasshopper, is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae. Other common names include the lesser migratory grasshopper and red-legged grasshopper. It is found in the Caribbean and North America.
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jul 4, 2026Main Street-Science World, Vancouver, BC V6A 4B6, CanadaObserver: Johnson ChuangView observation from Jul 4, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 25, 2025Colony Farm Regional Park, Coquitlam, BC, CanadaObserver: John D ReynoldsView observation from Sep 25, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Sep 21, 2025River Rd, Richmond, BC, CAObserver: Paolo PietropaoloView observation from Sep 21, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Sep 21, 2025River Rd, Richmond, BC, CAObserver: Paolo PietropaoloView observation from Sep 21, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Sep 16, 2025Bowen Island, BC, CanadaObserver: Ashpreet ThindView observation from Sep 16, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Sep 11, 2025Newton Pond Park, Surrey, BC V3W 2J1, CanadaObserver: lichentiousView observation from Sep 11, 2025 on iNaturalist