It is a species from arid or high areas. According to Otte (1981) this is the most widely distributed oedipodine species in the New World. It extends from Canada to Argentina. However, within this distribution, there are large areas of Central America where it is not found.
Only those synonyms that have been cited for Argentina are mentioned. For a complete list of the numerous synonyms of Trimenotropis pallidipennis see Otte (1995) and OSF (http://orthoptera.speciesfile.org/).
Forbivorous-type mandibles, polyphagous. Barley, corn, wheat, cotton, alfalfa, potato, and other unspecified vegetable garden plants.