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Plains Lubber

Brachystola magna

Photo by BugEric
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Description:

Very large and heavy-bodied, 40-60 mm in length (females at larger end of spectrum). Color varies from this typical form to blue, green, or even pink with darker markings.

Habitat:

Disturbed habitat of weeds in sandy soil adjacent to riparian area with arroyo (dry riverbed). Degraded shortgrass prairie describes it well.

Reference Links:

Species Brachystola magna - Plains Lubber Grasshopper - BugGuide.Net

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