- The Carolina grasshopper (Dissosteira carolina) can reach a length of 2.5 inches (6.4 cm).
- The differential grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis) can reach a length of 1.5 inches (3.8 cm).
- The American grasshopper (Schistocerca americana) can reach a length of 2 inches (5.1 cm).
These are just a few examples, and there are many other species of grasshoppers found in Texas that can vary in size.