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Trailside Grasshopper

Lactista gibbosus

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Description:

Dark grasshopper with brilliant blue hind tibia and white striped femurs. The top of the abdomen has a little blue on it. The wings are yellow and can be seen in flight.
First instar can be seen at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/272456072 and a light version of an adult can be seen at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/19330590

Habitat:

Ran into my dads forehead while working in the front yard :)

Reference Links:

Species Lactista gibbosus - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJune 23, 2013

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