Chortophaga viridifasciata, the green-striped grasshopper, is a species of band-winged grasshopper in the family Acrididae. It is found in Central America and North America, ranging from British Columbia to the Gulf of Mexico (mostly east of the Rocky Mountains), south to Costa Rica.

Green-striped grasshoppers inhabit relatively moist areas of short grass, such as roadsides and hay meadows. Their size ranges from 23 to 30 mm for males and 28 to 38 mm for females.The subspecies Chortophaga viridifasciata australior is sometimes listed as a separate species, but it intergrades northward with subspecies viridifasciata, making species level distinction unlikely.

harmful

Chortophaga viridifasciata, commonly known as the green-striped grasshopper, is considered a tree pest because it feeds on the foliage of various tree species, causing damage to their leaves and potentially impacting the overall health and growth of the trees.

tree pest

Chortophaga viridifasciata can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to feed on the foliage of garden plants, potentially causing damage and impacting the overall health and appearance of the plants.

garden pest

Chortophaga viridifasciata can be considered crop pests because they have been known to feed on various crops, such as corn and soybeans, which can result in significant damage to the plants and reduce crop yields.

crop pest

Chortophaga viridifasciata is considered a pest because it feeds on the foliage of trees, garden plants, and crops, causing damage and potentially impacting the health and productivity of these plants.

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