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Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

This insect looks like a cross between a katydid and grasshopper. It measure about 1.5" long and was resting under a Croton leaf.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica half way through the six month dry season.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LarryGraziano
Thank you Mr. Martini....could you check out the crab spider I posted?
MartinL
I vote for katydid because it has long antennae, and it is arboreal rather than on grass.

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 23, 2012

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