Grasshoppers are widespread and can be found in most habitats except for the colder regions near the North and South poles. Rather than jumping, most species have two pairs of wings that help them get from place to place in search of food. Although some grasshoppers are general herbivores that will eat a wide variety of plants, others are finicky consumers. They demonstrate strong preferences and sometimes pass many edible and nutritionally sound plants in search of something they simply like better.