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American bird grasshopper

Schistocerca Americana

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

Schistocerca, commonly called bird grasshoppers, is a genus of grasshoppers, many of which swarm as locusts.

Habitat:

Ocean beach

Reference Links:

Schistocerca, Species Schistocerca americana - American Bird Grasshopper - BugGuide.Net

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Maria dB
Thanks again, Luis! It was stretching its legs as if doing yoga! :>)

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PublishedMay 22, 2013

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