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Eastern Lubber Grasshopper Nymph

Romalea microptera

Photo by Yasser
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark colored hopper with red stripe and accents.

Habitat:

Jean Lafitte national historical park in south eastern Louisiana.

Notes:

Was moving back legs in an interesting fashion when I got close.

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper Nymph

Romalea microptera

Reference Link
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Comments (6)
Dan Doucette
Cool spot Yasser! The black and red make it look evil!
Yasser
Thanks ulvalactuca! It was a cool little lubber.
Yasser
Thanks Ava and thanks for the ID Bayucca :)
ulvalactuca77
WOW! Spectacular spotting! Never seen anything like that!

Spotted for Missions

BioBlitz 2013: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

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PublishedMay 17, 2013

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