- Greenbug aphids are small insects that feed on more than 60 different species of plants within the grass family, including Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass and turfgrass. Aphids use their sharp mouth parts to piece the blade of grass and suck the liquid from it. There are toxins present in the aphid's saliva, which causes the area around the puncture wound to yellow and wither. This can lead to severe damage to the blade and even death. Greenbug aphids live on grass blades with up to 30 individual insects on a single blade.
- One of the most well known grass-dwelling insects is the grasshopper, which is a type of insect in the Orthoptera order. Most species of grasshoppers live in large, grassy areas like meadows and fields. Appearance varies depending on the specific species, but many grasshoppers are green, yellow or brown in color. They have large back legs that help them to jump great distances. Grasshoppers are general herbivores, meaning that they feed on a variety of plants within their habitat. Most grasshoppers feed commonly on grass while some species eat only grass rather than other types of plants.
- The common lady bug, or Coccinella septempunctata, is a well known grass-dwelling insect native to most parts of the world, including North America. They are known for their bright red color and black spots.There are more than 500 different species of lady bug in the world. Lady bugs often live in grassy areas that include grasslands, crop fields and meadows. Lady bugs are well-liked by farmers because they consume plant-eating insects. Often, they live within the grass in order to easily feed on grass-eating insects. Some species of lady bug, however, actually eat the grasses as well.
- Fireflies, or Lampyridae, are grass-dwelling beetles native to most parts of the world, including North America. There are more than 2,000 different species of fireflies in the world. Fireflies, which are also commonly referred to as lightning bugs, are known for their ability to light up. They can do this due to light producing organs located within their abdomens. Fireflies take in oxygen from the air. Then, the oxygen combines with a pigment chemical called lucifern within their bodies. This combination produces light. Most adult fireflies eat plant nectar and pollen, though some species do not eat at all; their lifespans are very short. Fireflies are often found in the grass on warm summer evenings.
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