Key Identification Features
- A distinct ridge runs along the upper and middle region of its abdomen.
- As its common names suggest, its wings are usually distinctly bright blue when the insect is in flight, though they may occasionally appear grayish or greenish instead.
- As its common name suggests, adult giant red-winged grasshoppers have distinctly bright red wings that are visible when they fly, though the exact shade of red can vary between individuals.
- microptera is one of the most easily recognizable grasshopper species in the southeastern United States, well known for its relatively large size and unique coloration.
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