The eastern Lubber Grasshopper consumes various parts of host plants, including leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits. While nymphs and adults primarily cause harm by chewing plant tissues, the extent of damage can range from mild to severe. In large numbers, these pests can defoliate plants completely, which weakens and potentially kills them. Such damage may lead to considerable economic losses in agricultural and horticultural sectors, and can trigger increased pesticide use, with its associated human health and environmental risks.