Grasshopper is best described as which of the following?

• A. A beneficial soil microorganism that decomposes organic matter.
• B. Insect injurious to plants.
• C. A format for hand-watering plants.
• D. A type of grass used for lawns.

Answer: (B)

Grasshoppers are herbivorous insects that chew on plant tissues, including leaves, stems, and flowers. This feeding damage classifies them as pests in gardens and landscapes, not beneficial soil microbes, not a watering format, and not a type of grass. They’re typically sturdy-bodied insects with short antennae and strong hind legs for jumping, and they go through egg, nymph, and adult stages. Because their chewing can defoliate plants and they can multiply quickly, they’re best described as insects injurious to plants.