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Grasshopper

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Field Notes

Description:

Green, winged insect with long hind legs.

Habitat:

Gardens, grass, around abundant plant life.

Notes:

Bottom of hind legs has small spikes, like the arms of a mantis.

Species ID Suggestions

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Schistocerca obscura

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CindyBinghamKeiser
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Comments (1)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Hi William, I've provided an ID for you to look at. Thank you for thinking of The Hoppers mission but unfortunately grasshoppers aren't part of the Suborder Auchenorrhyncha which the mission is designed for. Please remove this spotting at your earliest convenience. Thank you :)
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PublishedAugust 25, 2013

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