This is like a human jumping over a tall building. The wings of the grasshopper help them glide through the air when they jump. They also have back wings which are large and thin. Grasshoppers can fly at speeds up to eight miles per hour. They can go even faster when they are flying in the wind.
Males attract females by making a chirping sound.
They do this by rubbing their legs and wings together. Sometimes, grasshoppers also make loud snapping noises when they fly. This may be another way for males to attract females. Grasshoppers change their form during their lifetime. This is called metamorphosis.