Huckleberry Grasshopper

Melanoplus fasciatus

General Status Rank: 
Secure
ELCODE: 
IIORT01150
Common Name: 
Huckleberry Grasshopper
Scientific Name: 
Melanoplus fasciatus
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Grasshopper
Kingdom: 
Animalia
Phylum: 
Arthropoda
Class: 
Insecta
Order: 
Orthoptera
Family: 
Acrididae
Habitat
Occurs in association with heath plants, especially blueberries. It is said to climb to the tops of shrubs at night, remaining until warmed by the sun the following day (Vickery & Kevan 1985 in Catling 2008). In Yukon, it has been found only in July and August (Vickery 1984 in Catling 2008). Reference: Catling, P.M. 2008. Grasshoppers and related insects (Ulonata) of the Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Environment and Natural Resources, Government of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, NT. 77 pp.
References: 
R202
Distribution

Ecozones

Taiga Plains, Taiga Shield
References: 
R202

Distribution

Moderately common. Reference: Catling, P. M. 2008. Grasshoppers and related insects (Ulonata) of the Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Environment and Natural Resources, Government of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, NT. 77 pp.
Score: 
G
References: 
R202
H293

Number of Occurrences

Nine recorded occurrences, from Inuvik to Ft Smith. Moderately common. Reference: Catling, P.M. 2008. Grasshoppers and related insects (Ulonata) of the Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Environment and Natural Resources, Government of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, NT. 77 pp.
Score: 
BE
References: 
R202
H293

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
Threats

Threats

Score: 
-

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Secure
S Rank: 
S4S5
Decision Process Description: 
Draft rank by non-expert (S. Carriere) based on Catling (2008) only (2010). Reviewed by D. Johnson and C. Wiebe in 2014; no change. Reviewed by J. Miskelly in 2017; no change. Reviewed by J. Miskelly in 2023; no change.
Last Updated: 
July 9, 2024
Status Designations

Canada – Assessment by Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada

COSEWIC Status: 
-

References

Ecozones

  • Catling, P.M (2008) Grasshoppers and related insects of Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Gov of the Northwest Territories, Envrionment and Natural Resources 77 pp. - R202 Return

Habitat

  • Catling, P.M (2008) Grasshoppers and related insects of Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Gov of the Northwest Territories, Envrionment and Natural Resources 77 pp. - R202 Return

Number of Occurrences

  • Catling, P.M (2008) Grasshoppers and related insects of Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Gov of the Northwest Territories, Envrionment and Natural Resources 77 pp. - R202 Return
  • Hebert, Remi (2014) A set of 2 emailes between Suzanna Carriere and Remi Hebert. GS grasshoppers - SG sauterelles & GS grasshoppers NT. e copy - H293 Return

Range Extent

  • Catling, P.M (2008) Grasshoppers and related insects of Northwest Territories and adjacent regions. Gov of the Northwest Territories, Envrionment and Natural Resources 77 pp. - R202 Return
  • Hebert, Remi (2014) A set of 2 emailes between Suzanna Carriere and Remi Hebert. GS grasshoppers - SG sauterelles & GS grasshoppers NT. e copy - H293 Return