We can be seen in brown or green phases
Scientist argue if we are Chortophaga viridifasciata
But just live in different places.
(To clarify, these are both Southern Green-striped Grasshoppers [Chortophaga australior], which have two distinct color phases. In question is whether or not Southern Green-striped Grasshoppers are a different species from the Green-striped Grasshoppers [Chortophaga viridifasciata] found outside of the southeastern US.)
Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
Sources: https://auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/orth/view.php?checklist_number=79.0
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