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Eastern Lubber Grasshopper (immature)

Romalea microptera

Photo by James McNair
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Description:

Identification
Distinguished by huge size and vivid yellow/red/black coloration, with hind wings red bordered black. Flightless. Dark red to black nymph (juvenile) with contrasting yellow to red stripes, also distinctive.

Taeniopoda eques is most similar, but found further west. No other species is likely to be confused.

Habitat:

Orlando Wetlands.
Range
Southeastern United States, including all of Florida. Only lubber in east.
Habitat
Open pine woods, fields, roadsides, lawns, croplands, esp. moist areas.
Season
All year in Florida, though not as common in winter.

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