Lake Huron Locust

Not all grasshoppers are created equal. When you see a grasshopper at Whitefish Dunes State Park, it may be one of the state’s rarest insects: the Lake Huron Locust.

The only known Wisconsin population of Lake Huron Locust is found in Door County, making it a state-endangered species. These insects prefer to live in open dunes and upper beach areas with very little vegetation. Without habitat protection, the grasshoppers could become extinct. Protect them by staying off the dunes.

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