Grasshoppers in Australia are infamous for their periodic outbreaks, historically wreaking havoc on agricultural systems. From 1936 to 1989, the eminent entomologist Kenneth H.L. Key and his colleagues conducted extensive surveys along Australia’s vast road networks, meticulously documenting grasshopper species, their habitats, and associated plant communities. Their pioneering efforts created a foundational dataset for understanding the biogeography and ecology of these insects. Decades later, …