Grasshopper

Grasshopper, any of a group of jumping insects (suborder Caelifera) that are found in a variety of habitats. Grasshoppers occur in greatest numbers in lowland tropical forests, semiarid regions, and grasslands. They range in colour from green to olive or brown and may have yellow or red markings.

Q. What is special about grasshoppers?

Ans. Because grasshoppers have such powerful jumping legs, people sometimes don't realize they have wings, too! Most grasshoppers are pretty strong fliers, and will make good use of their wings to escape predators. Their jumping ability just gives them a boost into the air.

Q. Can grasshoppers fly?

Ans. Indeed grasshoppers and crickets have pretty strong wings that allow them to travel long distances in search of food and or mates. Besides long distance travel, grasshoppers can also fly pretty high for their size and weight, as this guy (or gal) on the top of the Bank of America Plaza reminds us.

Q. Are grasshoppers danger?

Ans. Grasshoppers don't usually bite people. But some types that gather in large swarms may bite when swarming. Other types of grasshoppers may bite people if they feel threatened. Grasshoppers aren't poisonous, and their bites aren't dangerous to people.