Melanoplus scudderi, commonly known as Scudder's grasshopper, is a species of grasshopper found in North America. It is characterized by its medium to large size, ranging from 1.5 to 2 inches in length. This grasshopper has a dark brown or black body with distinctive yellow or orange markings on its wings and legs. It is primarily herbivorous, feeding on various grasses and plants in its habitat.