Overview

There is no overview information available for that species.

State status

Status and Natural Heritage Inventory documented occurrences in Wisconsin

The table below provides information about the protected status - both state and federal - and the rank (S and G Ranks) for Stone's Locust (Melanoplus stonei). See the Working List Key for more information about abbreviations. Counties shaded blue have documented occurrences for this species in the Wisconsin Natural Heritage Inventory database. The map is provided as a general reference of where occurrences of this species meet NHI data standards and is not meant as a comprehensive map of all observations.

Note: Species recently added to the NHI Working List may temporarily have blank occurrence maps.

Species guidance

Identification: A long-winged, medium-bodied, dark brown grasshopper with dark red tibias. Send male specimen to an expert for accurate ID.

Similar Species: Melanoplus foedus, M. packardii may have red tibias. M.stonei hind tibias are always red, never blue.

Habitat: Pine/oak barrens and northern dry-mesic forest, high quality sand dunes on Lake Michigan shore.

State Distribution: Jackson and Manitowoc Counties.

Global Distribution: Known to New Brunswick, Ontario to Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Manitoba.

Phenology: Adults late June into September.

Other resources

Links to additional Stone's Locust information

Other links related to grasshoppers and allies

• NatureServe Explorer
• Guide to the Grasshoppers of Wisconsin
• The Field Museum [exit DNR]
• Michigan State University Extension [exit DNR]

Photos/Video

No additional photos are available for Stone's Locust at this time. Please consider donating a photo to the Natural Heritage Conservation program.